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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.25, 3,382.73 and 1,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.25, 3,382.73 and 1,347.25 is: 1,859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.25 : 3,382.73 = 1,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.25/3,382.73 = 1,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.25x = 3,382.73 × 1,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.25x = 4,557,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,382.99/2,451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.21

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