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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.06, 3,382.23 and 1,388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.06, 3,382.23 and 1,388.73 is: 1,916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.06 : 3,382.23 = 1,388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.06/3,382.23 = 1,388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.06x = 3,382.23 × 1,388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.06x = 4,697,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,004.27/2,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.32

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