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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.52, 3,367.89 and 1,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.52, 3,367.89 and 1,651.20 is: 2,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.52 : 3,367.89 = 1,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.52/3,367.89 = 1,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.52x = 3,367.89 × 1,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.52x = 5,561,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561,059.97/2,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.51

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