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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.51, 3,753.47 and 1,406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.51, 3,753.47 and 1,406.39 is: 2,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.51 : 3,753.47 = 1,406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.51/3,753.47 = 1,406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.51x = 3,753.47 × 1,406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.51x = 5,278,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,827.42/2,501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.26

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