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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.51, 3,775.65 and 1,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.51, 3,775.65 and 1,349.56 is: 2,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.51 : 3,775.65 = 1,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.51/3,775.65 = 1,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.51x = 3,775.65 × 1,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.51x = 5,095,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,465.87/2,522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.00

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