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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.15, 3,451.61 and 1,382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.15, 3,451.61 and 1,382.06 is: 1,907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.15 : 3,451.61 = 1,382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.15/3,451.61 = 1,382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.15x = 3,451.61 × 1,382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.15x = 4,770,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,344.20/2,501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.26

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