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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.64, 3,452.34 and 1,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.64, 3,452.34 and 1,382.76 is: 1,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.64 : 3,452.34 = 1,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.64/3,452.34 = 1,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.64x = 3,452.34 × 1,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.64x = 4,773,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,757.66/2,501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.25

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