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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.48, 3,750.17 and 1,390.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.48, 3,750.17 and 1,390.91 is: 2,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.48 : 3,750.17 = 1,390.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.48/3,750.17 = 1,390.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.48x = 3,750.17 × 1,390.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.48x = 5,216,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216,123.25/2,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.21

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