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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.23, 3,773.76 and 1,348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.23, 3,773.76 and 1,348.31 is: 2,018.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.23 : 3,773.76 = 1,348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.23/3,773.76 = 1,348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.23x = 3,773.76 × 1,348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.23x = 5,088,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,202.72/2,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.15

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