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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.16, 3,451.60 and 1,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.16, 3,451.60 and 1,382.16 is: 1,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.16 : 3,451.60 = 1,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.16/3,451.60 = 1,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.16x = 3,451.60 × 1,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.16x = 4,770,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,663.46/2,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.38

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