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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.68, 3,300.28 and 1,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.68, 3,300.28 and 1,507.72 is: 2,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.68 : 3,300.28 = 1,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.68/3,300.28 = 1,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.68x = 3,300.28 × 1,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.68x = 4,975,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,898.16/2,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.63

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