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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.86, 3,779.73 and 1,348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.86, 3,779.73 and 1,348.98 is: 2,021.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.86 : 3,779.73 = 1,348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.86/3,779.73 = 1,348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.86x = 3,779.73 × 1,348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.86x = 5,098,780.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,780.18/2,521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.83

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