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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.83, 3,230.73 and 1,502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.83, 3,230.73 and 1,502.27 is: 2,072.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.83 : 3,230.73 = 1,502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.83/3,230.73 = 1,502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.83x = 3,230.73 × 1,502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.83x = 4,853,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853,412.60/2,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.49

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