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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.40, 3,511.50 and 1,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.40, 3,511.50 and 1,602.52 is: 2,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.40 : 3,511.50 = 1,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.40/3,511.50 = 1,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.40x = 3,511.50 × 1,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.40x = 5,627,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,248.98/2,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.32

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