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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.46, 3,297.24 and 1,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.46, 3,297.24 and 1,504.72 is: 2,077.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.46 : 3,297.24 = 1,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.46/3,297.24 = 1,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.46x = 3,297.24 × 1,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.46x = 4,961,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,422.97/2,388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.25

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