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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.55, 3,452.22 and 1,382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.55, 3,452.22 and 1,382.55 is: 1,907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.55 : 3,452.22 = 1,382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.55/3,452.22 = 1,382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.55x = 3,452.22 × 1,382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.55x = 4,772,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,866.76/2,501.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.96

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