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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.78, 4,002.52 and 1,501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.78, 4,002.52 and 1,501.35 is: 2,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.78 : 4,002.52 = 1,501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.78/4,002.52 = 1,501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.78x = 4,002.52 × 1,501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.78x = 6,009,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009,183.40/2,670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.97

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