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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.89, 3,774.74 and 1,348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.89, 3,774.74 and 1,348.97 is: 2,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.89 : 3,774.74 = 1,348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.89/3,774.74 = 1,348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.89x = 3,774.74 × 1,348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.89x = 5,091,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,985.40/2,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.11

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