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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.87, 3,381.55 and 1,391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.87, 3,381.55 and 1,391.65 is: 2,089.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.87 : 3,381.55 = 1,391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.87/3,381.55 = 1,391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.87x = 3,381.55 × 1,391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.87x = 4,705,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,922.12/2,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.79

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