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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.72, 3,292.28 and 1,502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.72, 3,292.28 and 1,502.68 is: 2,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.72 : 3,292.28 = 1,502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.72/3,292.28 = 1,502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.72x = 3,292.28 × 1,502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.72x = 4,947,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,235.80/2,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.69

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