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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.03, 2,376.52 and 1,505.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.03, 2,376.52 and 1,505.51 is: 2,243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.03 : 2,376.52 = 1,505.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.03/2,376.52 = 1,505.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.03x = 2,376.52 × 1,505.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.03x = 3,577,874.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,874.63/1,595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.14

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