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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.58, 3,451.89 and 1,506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.58, 3,451.89 and 1,506.82 is: 2,078.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.58 : 3,451.89 = 1,506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.58/3,451.89 = 1,506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.58x = 3,451.89 × 1,506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.58x = 5,201,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,376.89/2,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.41

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