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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.02, 3,295.69 and 1,503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.02, 3,295.69 and 1,503.77 is: 2,075.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.02 : 3,295.69 = 1,503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.02/3,295.69 = 1,503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.02x = 3,295.69 × 1,503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.02x = 4,955,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,939.51/2,388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.34

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