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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.48, 2,361.42 and 1,503.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.48, 2,361.42 and 1,503.23 is: 2,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.48 : 2,361.42 = 1,503.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.48/2,361.42 = 1,503.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.48x = 2,361.42 × 1,503.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.48x = 3,549,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,745.58/1,572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.42

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