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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.92, 4,451.63 and 1,506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.92, 4,451.63 and 1,506.12 is: 2,260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.92 : 4,451.63 = 1,506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.92/4,451.63 = 1,506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.92x = 4,451.63 × 1,506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.92x = 6,704,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,681.45/2,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.57

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