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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.02, 3,350.72 and 1,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.02, 3,350.72 and 1,506.02 is: 2,257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.02 : 3,350.72 = 1,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.02/3,350.72 = 1,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.02x = 3,350.72 × 1,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.02x = 5,046,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,251.33/2,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.81

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