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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.82, 2,070.36 and 1,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.82, 2,070.36 and 1,355.40 is: 1,867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.82 : 2,070.36 = 1,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.82/2,070.36 = 1,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.82x = 2,070.36 × 1,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.82x = 2,806,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,165.94/1,502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.27

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