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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.32, 4,120.37 and 2,253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.32, 4,120.37 and 2,253.96 is: 3,373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.32 : 4,120.37 = 2,253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.32/4,120.37 = 2,253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.32x = 4,120.37 × 2,253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.32x = 9,287,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,128.56/2,753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.07

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