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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.59, 3,383.25 and 1,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.59, 3,383.25 and 1,332.59 is: 1,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.59 : 3,383.25 = 1,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.59/3,383.25 = 1,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.59x = 3,383.25 × 1,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.59x = 4,508,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,468.20/2,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.00

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