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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.10, 3,751.88 and 1,330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.10, 3,751.88 and 1,330.25 is: 1,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.10 : 3,751.88 = 1,330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.10/3,751.88 = 1,330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.10x = 3,751.88 × 1,330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.10x = 4,990,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,912.96/2,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.49

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