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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.97, 3,669.31 and 1,801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.97, 3,669.31 and 1,801.09 is: 2,695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.97 : 3,669.31 = 1,801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.97/3,669.31 = 1,801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.97x = 3,669.31 × 1,801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.97x = 6,608,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,757.55/2,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.28

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