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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.52, 3,450.96 and 1,381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.52, 3,450.96 and 1,381.72 is: 1,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.52 : 3,450.96 = 1,381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.52/3,450.96 = 1,381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.52x = 3,450.96 × 1,381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.52x = 4,768,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,260.45/2,500.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.91

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