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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.46, 3,293.04 and 1,502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.46, 3,293.04 and 1,502.56 is: 2,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.46 : 3,293.04 = 1,502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.46/3,293.04 = 1,502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.46x = 3,293.04 × 1,502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.46x = 4,947,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,990.18/2,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.23

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