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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.49, 3,453.17 and 2,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.49, 3,453.17 and 2,150.60 is: 2,961.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.49 : 3,453.17 = 2,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.49/3,453.17 = 2,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.49x = 3,453.17 × 2,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.49x = 7,426,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,359.38/2,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.67

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