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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.09, 3,294.36 and 1,502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.09, 3,294.36 and 1,502.22 is: 2,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.09 : 3,294.36 = 1,502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.09/3,294.36 = 1,502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.09x = 3,294.36 × 1,502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.09x = 4,948,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,853.48/2,388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.31

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