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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.44, 3,758.82 and 2,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.44, 3,758.82 and 2,253.88 is: 3,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.44 : 3,758.82 = 2,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.44/3,758.82 = 2,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.44x = 3,758.82 × 2,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.44x = 8,471,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471,929.22/2,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.18

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