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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.79, 4,010.01 and 1,506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.79, 4,010.01 and 1,506.35 is: 2,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.79 : 4,010.01 = 1,506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.79/4,010.01 = 1,506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.79x = 4,010.01 × 1,506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.79x = 6,040,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,458.51/2,675.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.45

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