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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.17, 3,677.97 and 1,526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.17, 3,677.97 and 1,526.49 is: 2,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.17 : 3,677.97 = 1,526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.17/3,677.97 = 1,526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.17x = 3,677.97 × 1,526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.17x = 5,614,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,384.43/2,451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.50

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