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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.14, 3,451.66 and 1,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.14, 3,451.66 and 1,382.26 is: 1,907.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.14 : 3,451.66 = 1,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.14/3,451.66 = 1,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.14x = 3,451.66 × 1,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.14x = 4,771,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,091.55/2,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.57

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