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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.66, 3,452.36 and 1,382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.66, 3,452.36 and 1,382.67 is: 1,908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.66 : 3,452.36 = 1,382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.66/3,452.36 = 1,382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.66x = 3,452.36 × 1,382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.66x = 4,773,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,467.69/2,501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.12

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