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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.51, 3,453.54 and 1,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.51, 3,453.54 and 1,383.52 is: 1,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.51 : 3,453.54 = 1,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.51/3,453.54 = 1,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.51x = 3,453.54 × 1,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.51x = 4,778,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,041.66/2,502.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.30

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