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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.82, 3,451.46 and 1,506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.82, 3,451.46 and 1,506.66 is: 2,079.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.82 : 3,451.46 = 1,506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.82/3,451.46 = 1,506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.82x = 3,451.46 × 1,506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.82x = 5,200,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,176.72/2,500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.39

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