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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.72, 3,291.84 and 1,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.72, 3,291.84 and 1,501.02 is: 2,071.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.72 : 3,291.84 = 1,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.72/3,291.84 = 1,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.72x = 3,291.84 × 1,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.72x = 4,941,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,117.68/2,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.12

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