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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.22, 3,291.59 and 1,502.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.22, 3,291.59 and 1,502.18 is: 2,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.22 : 3,291.59 = 1,502.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.22/3,291.59 = 1,502.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.22x = 3,291.59 × 1,502.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.22x = 4,944,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,553.16/2,385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.00

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