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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.88, 3,381.24 and 1,613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.88, 3,381.24 and 1,613.16 is: 2,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.88 : 3,381.24 = 1,613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.88/3,381.24 = 1,613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.88x = 3,381.24 × 1,613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.88x = 5,454,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454,481.12/2,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.61

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