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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.13, 3,674.31 and 2,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.13, 3,674.31 and 2,261.08 is: 3,386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.13 : 3,674.31 = 2,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.13/3,674.31 = 2,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.13x = 3,674.31 × 2,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.13x = 8,307,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,904.97/2,453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.65

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