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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.06, 3,451.47 and 1,506.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.06, 3,451.47 and 1,506.99 is: 2,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.06 : 3,451.47 = 1,506.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.06/3,451.47 = 1,506.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.06x = 3,451.47 × 1,506.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.06x = 5,201,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,330.78/2,501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.65

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