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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.88, 2,416.44 and 1,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.88, 2,416.44 and 1,378.32 is: 1,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.88 : 2,416.44 = 1,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.88/2,416.44 = 1,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.88x = 2,416.44 × 1,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.88x = 3,330,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,627.58/1,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.17

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