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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.71, 3,377.58 and 1,521.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.71, 3,377.58 and 1,521.81 is: 2,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.71 : 3,377.58 = 1,521.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.71/3,377.58 = 1,521.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.71x = 3,377.58 × 1,521.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.71x = 5,140,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,035.02/2,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.73

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