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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.24, 3,466.84 and 1,377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.24, 3,466.84 and 1,377.91 is: 1,901.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.24 : 3,466.84 = 1,377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.24/3,466.84 = 1,377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.24x = 3,466.84 × 1,377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.24x = 4,776,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,993.50/2,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.49

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