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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.56, 3,524.46 and 1,506.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.56, 3,524.46 and 1,506.42 is: 2,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.56 : 3,524.46 = 1,506.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.56/3,524.46 = 1,506.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.56x = 3,524.46 × 1,506.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.56x = 5,309,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,309,317.03/2,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.37

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