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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.28, 3,604.80 and 1,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.28, 3,604.80 and 1,015.52 is: 1,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.28 : 3,604.80 = 1,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.28/3,604.80 = 1,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.28x = 3,604.80 × 1,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.28x = 3,660,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,746.50/2,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.86

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