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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.62, 3,450.78 and 1,381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.62, 3,450.78 and 1,381.56 is: 1,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.62 : 3,450.78 = 1,381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.62/3,450.78 = 1,381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.62x = 3,450.78 × 1,381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.62x = 4,767,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,459.62/2,500.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.51

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