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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.73, 3,467.62 and 1,378.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.73, 3,467.62 and 1,378.33 is: 1,902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.73 : 3,467.62 = 1,378.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.73/3,467.62 = 1,378.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.73x = 3,467.62 × 1,378.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.73x = 4,779,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,521.23/2,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.12

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