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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.72, 3,987.84 and 1,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.72, 3,987.84 and 1,502.96 is: 2,252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.72 : 3,987.84 = 1,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.72/3,987.84 = 1,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.72x = 3,987.84 × 1,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.72x = 5,993,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993,564.01/2,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.61

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