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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.24, 2,855.26 and 1,506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.24, 2,855.26 and 1,506.81 is: 2,081.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.24 : 2,855.26 = 1,506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.24/2,855.26 = 1,506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.24x = 2,855.26 × 1,506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.24x = 4,302,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,316.28/2,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.19

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