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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.84, 2,256.24 and 1,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.84, 2,256.24 and 1,388 is: 2,082.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.84 : 2,256.24 = 1,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.84/2,256.24 = 1,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.84x = 2,256.24 × 1,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.84x = 3,131,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,661.12/1,503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.44

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