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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.41, 3,114.27 and 1,502.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.41, 3,114.27 and 1,502.09 is: 2,072.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.41 : 3,114.27 = 1,502.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.41/3,114.27 = 1,502.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.41x = 3,114.27 × 1,502.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.41x = 4,677,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,898.25/2,257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.24

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