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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.26, 3,382.70 and 1,388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.26, 3,382.70 and 1,388.95 is: 1,916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.26 : 3,382.70 = 1,388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.26/3,382.70 = 1,388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.26x = 3,382.70 × 1,388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.26x = 4,698,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,385.76/2,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.72

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