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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.56, 3,352.86 and 1,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.56, 3,352.86 and 1,506.60 is: 2,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.56 : 3,352.86 = 1,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.56/3,352.86 = 1,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.56x = 3,352.86 × 1,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.56x = 5,051,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,418.88/2,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.54

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