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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.67, 3,480.62 and 1,500.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.67, 3,480.62 and 1,500.90 is: 2,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.67 : 3,480.62 = 1,500.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.67/3,480.62 = 1,500.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.67x = 3,480.62 × 1,500.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.67x = 5,224,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,055.05/2,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.22

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