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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.62, 3,525.39 and 1,506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.62, 3,525.39 and 1,506.66 is: 2,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.62 : 3,525.39 = 1,506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.62/3,525.39 = 1,506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.62x = 3,525.39 × 1,506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.62x = 5,311,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311,564.10/2,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.20

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