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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.41, 3,753.74 and 1,407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.41, 3,753.74 and 1,407.91 is: 2,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.41 : 3,753.74 = 1,407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.41/3,753.74 = 1,407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.41x = 3,753.74 × 1,407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.41x = 5,284,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,928.08/2,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.78

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