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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.82, 3,375.43 and 1,275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.82, 3,375.43 and 1,275.86 is: 1,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.82 : 3,375.43 = 1,275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.82/3,375.43 = 1,275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.82x = 3,375.43 × 1,275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.82x = 4,306,556.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,556.05/2,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.48

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