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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.76, 3,451.03 and 1,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.76, 3,451.03 and 1,381.69 is: 1,906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.76 : 3,451.03 = 1,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.76/3,451.03 = 1,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.76x = 3,451.03 × 1,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.76x = 4,768,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,253.64/2,500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.72

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