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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.91, 2,483.91 and 1,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.91, 2,483.91 and 1,002.24 is: 1,503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.91 : 2,483.91 = 1,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.91/2,483.91 = 1,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.91x = 2,483.91 × 1,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.91x = 2,489,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,473.96/1,655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.39

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