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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.02, 3,381.63 and 1,520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.02, 3,381.63 and 1,520.06 is: 2,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.02 : 3,381.63 = 1,520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.02/3,381.63 = 1,520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.02x = 3,381.63 × 1,520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.02x = 5,140,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,280.50/2,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.20

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