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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.49, 3,452.08 and 1,507.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.49, 3,452.08 and 1,507.43 is: 2,080.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.49 : 3,452.08 = 1,507.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.49/3,452.08 = 1,507.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.49x = 3,452.08 × 1,507.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.49x = 5,203,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,768.95/2,501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.27

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