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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.89, 3,384.18 and 1,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.89, 3,384.18 and 1,507.71 is: 2,080.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.89 : 3,384.18 = 1,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.89/3,384.18 = 1,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.89x = 3,384.18 × 1,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.89x = 5,102,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,362.03/2,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.14

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