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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.02, 3,451.46 and 2,352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.02, 3,451.46 and 2,352.93 is: 3,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.02 : 3,451.46 = 2,352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.02/3,451.46 = 2,352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.02x = 3,451.46 × 2,352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.02x = 8,121,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,032.01/2,506.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.61

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