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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.84, 4,451.44 and 1,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.84, 4,451.44 and 1,506 is: 2,260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.84 : 4,451.44 = 1,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.84/4,451.44 = 1,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.84x = 4,451.44 × 1,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.84x = 6,703,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703,868.64/2,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.36

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