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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.67, 3,102.03 and 1,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.67, 3,102.03 and 1,502.28 is: 2,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.67 : 3,102.03 = 1,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.67/3,102.03 = 1,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.67x = 3,102.03 × 1,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.67x = 4,660,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,117.63/2,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.23

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