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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.82, 3,451.29 and 1,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.82, 3,451.29 and 1,381.76 is: 1,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.82 : 3,451.29 = 1,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.82/3,451.29 = 1,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.82x = 3,451.29 × 1,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.82x = 4,768,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,837.21/2,500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.91

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