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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.19, 3,451.55 and 1,507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.19, 3,451.55 and 1,507.02 is: 2,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.19 : 3,451.55 = 1,507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.19/3,451.55 = 1,507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.19x = 3,451.55 × 1,507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.19x = 5,201,547.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,547.35/2,501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.63

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