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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.03, 3,382.05 and 1,402.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.03, 3,382.05 and 1,402.89 is: 1,935.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.03 : 3,382.05 = 1,402.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.03/3,382.05 = 1,402.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.03x = 3,382.05 × 1,402.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.03x = 4,744,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,644.12/2,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.78

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