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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.01, 3,555.02 and 1,502.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.01, 3,555.02 and 1,502.50 is: 2,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.01 : 3,555.02 = 1,502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.01/3,555.02 = 1,502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.01x = 3,555.02 × 1,502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.01x = 5,341,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341,417.55/2,370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.75

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