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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.93, 5,180.77 and 1,506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.93, 5,180.77 and 1,506.12 is: 2,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.93 : 5,180.77 = 1,506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.93/5,180.77 = 1,506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.93x = 5,180.77 × 1,506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.93x = 7,802,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,861.31/3,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.13

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