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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.37, 3,452.17 and 1,439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.37, 3,452.17 and 1,439.19 is: 1,986.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.37 : 3,452.17 = 1,439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.37/3,452.17 = 1,439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.37x = 3,452.17 × 1,439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.37x = 4,968,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,304.09/2,501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.23

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