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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.77, 3,451.90 and 1,507.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.77, 3,451.90 and 1,507.01 is: 2,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.77 : 3,451.90 = 1,507.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.77/3,451.90 = 1,507.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.77x = 3,451.90 × 1,507.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.77x = 5,202,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,047.82/2,502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.52

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