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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.86, 3,452.86 and 1,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.86, 3,452.86 and 1,507.64 is: 2,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.86 : 3,452.86 = 1,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.86/3,452.86 = 1,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.86x = 3,452.86 × 1,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.86x = 5,205,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,669.85/2,501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.72

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