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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.38, 3,827.34 and 1,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.38, 3,827.34 and 1,253.22 is: 1,879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.38 : 3,827.34 = 1,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.38/3,827.34 = 1,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.38x = 3,827.34 × 1,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.38x = 4,796,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,499.03/2,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.96

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