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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.93, 3,451.76 and 1,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.93, 3,451.76 and 1,507.52 is: 2,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.93 : 3,451.76 = 1,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.93/3,451.76 = 1,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.93x = 3,451.76 × 1,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.93x = 5,203,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,598.33/2,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.83

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