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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.35, 3,382.11 and 1,388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.35, 3,382.11 and 1,388.94 is: 1,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.35 : 3,382.11 = 1,388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.35/3,382.11 = 1,388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.35x = 3,382.11 × 1,388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.35x = 4,697,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,540.92/2,451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.31

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