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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.02, 3,676.50 and 1,151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.02, 3,676.50 and 1,151.57 is: 1,727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.02 : 3,676.50 = 1,151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.02/3,676.50 = 1,151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.02x = 3,676.50 × 1,151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.02x = 4,233,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,747.11/2,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.34

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