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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.80, 3,255.03 and 1,653.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.80, 3,255.03 and 1,653.33 is: 2,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.80 : 3,255.03 = 1,653.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.80/3,255.03 = 1,653.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.80x = 3,255.03 × 1,653.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.80x = 5,381,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,638.75/2,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.65

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