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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.48, 3,423.78 and 1,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.48, 3,423.78 and 1,502.64 is: 2,253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.48 : 3,423.78 = 1,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.48/3,423.78 = 1,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.48x = 3,423.78 × 1,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.48x = 5,144,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,708.78/2,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.01

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