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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.61, 3,753.49 and 1,404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.61, 3,753.49 and 1,404.33 is: 2,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.61 : 3,753.49 = 1,404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.61/3,753.49 = 1,404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.61x = 3,753.49 × 1,404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.61x = 5,271,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,138.61/2,501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.10

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