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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.26, 3,292.08 and 1,501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.26, 3,292.08 and 1,501.35 is: 2,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.26 : 3,292.08 = 1,501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.26/3,292.08 = 1,501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.26x = 3,292.08 × 1,501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.26x = 4,942,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,546.33/2,385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.12

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