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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.30, 4,032.68 and 1,506.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.30, 4,032.68 and 1,506.38 is: 2,254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.30 : 4,032.68 = 1,506.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.30/4,032.68 = 1,506.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.30x = 4,032.68 × 1,506.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.30x = 6,074,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,074,748.50/2,694.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.67

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