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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.16, 3,551.64 and 1,501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.16, 3,551.64 and 1,501.84 is: 2,250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.16 : 3,551.64 = 1,501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.16/3,551.64 = 1,501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.16x = 3,551.64 × 1,501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.16x = 5,333,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333,995.02/2,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.48

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