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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.36, 3,450.46 and 1,381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.36, 3,450.46 and 1,381.41 is: 1,906.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.36 : 3,450.46 = 1,381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.36/3,450.46 = 1,381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.36x = 3,450.46 × 1,381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.36x = 4,766,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,499.95/2,500.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.33

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