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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.40, 3,451.56 and 1,506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.40, 3,451.56 and 1,506.48 is: 2,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.40 : 3,451.56 = 1,506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.40/3,451.56 = 1,506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.40x = 3,451.56 × 1,506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.40x = 5,199,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,706.11/2,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.72

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