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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.63, 2,075.32 and 1,482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.63, 2,075.32 and 1,482.14 is: 2,047.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.63 : 2,075.32 = 1,482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.63/2,075.32 = 1,482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.63x = 2,075.32 × 1,482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.63x = 3,075,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,921.83/1,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.03

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