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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.30, 4,035.65 and 2,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.30, 4,035.65 and 2,253.04 is: 3,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.30 : 4,035.65 = 2,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.30/4,035.65 = 2,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.30x = 4,035.65 × 2,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.30x = 9,092,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092,459.52/2,695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.45

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