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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.36, 3,452.06 and 1,506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.36, 3,452.06 and 1,506.61 is: 2,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.36 : 3,452.06 = 1,506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.36/3,452.06 = 1,506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.36x = 3,452.06 × 1,506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.36x = 5,200,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,908.12/2,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.23

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