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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.36, 2,844.84 and 1,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.36, 2,844.84 and 1,502.08 is: 2,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.36 : 2,844.84 = 1,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.36/2,844.84 = 1,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.36x = 2,844.84 × 1,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.36x = 4,273,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,177.27/2,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.98

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