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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.94, 3,106.72 and 1,507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.94, 3,106.72 and 1,507.63 is: 2,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.94 : 3,106.72 = 1,507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.94/3,106.72 = 1,507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.94x = 3,106.72 × 1,507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.94x = 4,683,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,784.27/2,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.04

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