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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.65, 3,827.42 and 1,453.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.65, 3,827.42 and 1,453.67 is: 2,180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.65 : 3,827.42 = 1,453.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.65/3,827.42 = 1,453.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.65x = 3,827.42 × 1,453.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.65x = 5,563,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,805.63/2,551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.47

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