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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.94, 3,295.31 and 1,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.94, 3,295.31 and 1,503.20 is: 2,073.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.94 : 3,295.31 = 1,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.94/3,295.31 = 1,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.94x = 3,295.31 × 1,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.94x = 4,953,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,510.71/2,388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.52

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