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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.10, 3,547.86 and 1,505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.10, 3,547.86 and 1,505.02 is: 2,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.10 : 3,547.86 = 1,505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.10/3,547.86 = 1,505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.10x = 3,547.86 × 1,505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.10x = 5,339,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,600.26/2,370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.90

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