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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.03, 3,477.60 and 1,502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.03, 3,477.60 and 1,502.55 is: 2,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.03 : 3,477.60 = 1,502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.03/3,477.60 = 1,502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.03x = 3,477.60 × 1,502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.03x = 5,225,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,267.88/2,319.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.21

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