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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.01, 3,827.18 and 2,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.01, 3,827.18 and 2,307.02 is: 3,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.01 : 3,827.18 = 2,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.01/3,827.18 = 2,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.01x = 3,827.18 × 2,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.01x = 8,829,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829,367.44/2,551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.13

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