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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.50, 5,255.97 and 1,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.50, 5,255.97 and 1,451.50 is: 2,177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.50 : 5,255.97 = 1,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.50/5,255.97 = 1,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.50x = 5,255.97 × 1,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.50x = 7,629,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,040.46/3,503.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.55

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