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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.51, 3,452.16 and 1,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.51, 3,452.16 and 1,382.52 is: 1,907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.51 : 3,452.16 = 1,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.51/3,452.16 = 1,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.51x = 3,452.16 × 1,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.51x = 4,772,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,673.33/2,501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.92

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