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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.22, 3,381.31 and 1,506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.22, 3,381.31 and 1,506.35 is: 2,077.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.22 : 3,381.31 = 1,506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.22/3,381.31 = 1,506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.22x = 3,381.31 × 1,506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.22x = 5,093,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,446.65/2,451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.93

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