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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.99, 3,452.57 and 1,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.99, 3,452.57 and 1,382.84 is: 1,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.99 : 3,452.57 = 1,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.99/3,452.57 = 1,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.99x = 3,452.57 × 1,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.99x = 4,774,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,363.99/2,501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.22

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