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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.32, 2,761.50 and 1,506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.32, 2,761.50 and 1,506.52 is: 2,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.32 : 2,761.50 = 1,506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.32/2,761.50 = 1,506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.32x = 2,761.50 × 1,506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.32x = 4,160,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,254.98/2,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.68

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