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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.44, 3,467.07 and 1,378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.44, 3,467.07 and 1,378.17 is: 1,901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.44 : 3,467.07 = 1,378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.44/3,467.07 = 1,378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.44x = 3,467.07 × 1,378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.44x = 4,778,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,211.86/2,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.82

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