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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.01, 4,005.91 and 1,502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.01, 4,005.91 and 1,502.29 is: 2,253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.01 : 4,005.91 = 1,502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.01/4,005.91 = 1,502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.01x = 4,005.91 × 1,502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.01x = 6,018,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,031.02/2,670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.94

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