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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.52, 3,452.24 and 1,506.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.52, 3,452.24 and 1,506.95 is: 2,079.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.52 : 3,452.24 = 1,506.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.52/3,452.24 = 1,506.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.52x = 3,452.24 × 1,506.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.52x = 5,202,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,328.27/2,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.67

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