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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.52, 4,003.64 and 1,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.52, 4,003.64 and 1,502.08 is: 2,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.52 : 4,003.64 = 1,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.52/4,003.64 = 1,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.52x = 4,003.64 × 1,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.52x = 6,013,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,787.57/2,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.07

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