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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.54, 3,445.82 and 1,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.54, 3,445.82 and 1,503.12 is: 2,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.54 : 3,445.82 = 1,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.54/3,445.82 = 1,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.54x = 3,445.82 × 1,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.54x = 5,179,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,480.96/2,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.83

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