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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.51, 3,651.50 and 1,341.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.51, 3,651.50 and 1,341.65 is: 2,009.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.51 : 3,651.50 = 1,341.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.51/3,651.50 = 1,341.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.51x = 3,651.50 × 1,341.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.51x = 4,899,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,047.46/2,438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.04

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