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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.28, 3,451.71 and 1,507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.28, 3,451.71 and 1,507.38 is: 2,080.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.28 : 3,451.71 = 1,507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.28/3,451.71 = 1,507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.28x = 3,451.71 × 1,507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.28x = 5,203,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,038.62/2,501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.15

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