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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.52, 3,102.08 and 1,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.52, 3,102.08 and 1,502.72 is: 2,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.52 : 3,102.08 = 1,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.52/3,102.08 = 1,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.52x = 3,102.08 × 1,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.52x = 4,661,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,557.66/2,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.09

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