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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.09, 3,382.36 and 1,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.09, 3,382.36 and 1,332.02 is: 1,838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.09 : 3,382.36 = 1,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.09/3,382.36 = 1,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.09x = 3,382.36 × 1,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.09x = 4,505,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,365.26/2,451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.11

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