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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.01, 3,466.53 and 1,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.01, 3,466.53 and 1,377.69 is: 1,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.01 : 3,466.53 = 1,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.01/3,466.53 = 1,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.01x = 3,466.53 × 1,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.01x = 4,775,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,790.72/2,512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.18

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