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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.02, 3,164.43 and 1,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.02, 3,164.43 and 1,507.40 is: 2,081.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.02 : 3,164.43 = 1,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.02/3,164.43 = 1,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.02x = 3,164.43 × 1,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.02x = 4,770,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,061.78/2,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.16

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