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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.81, 3,235.66 and 1,506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.81, 3,235.66 and 1,506.03 is: 2,076.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.81 : 3,235.66 = 1,506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.81/3,235.66 = 1,506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.81x = 3,235.66 × 1,506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.81x = 4,872,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,997.26/2,346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.43

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