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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.61, 3,518.64 and 1,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.61, 3,518.64 and 1,502.28 is: 2,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.61 : 3,518.64 = 1,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.61/3,518.64 = 1,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.61x = 3,518.64 × 1,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.61x = 5,285,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,982.50/2,549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.25

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