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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.50, 3,388.59 and 1,351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.50, 3,388.59 and 1,351.50 is: 1,865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.50 : 3,388.59 = 1,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.50/3,388.59 = 1,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.50x = 3,388.59 × 1,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.50x = 4,579,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,679.39/2,455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.07

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