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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.63, 3,452.37 and 1,507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.63, 3,452.37 and 1,507.22 is: 2,080.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.63 : 3,452.37 = 1,507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.63/3,452.37 = 1,507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.63x = 3,452.37 × 1,507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.63x = 5,203,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,481.11/2,501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.04

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