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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.32, 3,794.88 and 2,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.32, 3,794.88 and 2,253.44 is: 3,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.32 : 3,794.88 = 2,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.32/3,794.88 = 2,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.32x = 3,794.88 × 2,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.32x = 8,551,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,534.39/2,532.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.96

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