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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.67, 3,456.96 and 1,621.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.67, 3,456.96 and 1,621.55 is: 2,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.67 : 3,456.96 = 1,621.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.67/3,456.96 = 1,621.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.67x = 3,456.96 × 1,621.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.67x = 5,605,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,633.49/2,506.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.29

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