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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.66, 3,451.81 and 1,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.66, 3,451.81 and 1,507 is: 2,079.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.66 : 3,451.81 = 1,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.66/3,451.81 = 1,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.66x = 3,451.81 × 1,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.66x = 5,201,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,877.67/2,501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.37

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