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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.84, 4,004.71 and 1,502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.84, 4,004.71 and 1,502.39 is: 2,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.84 : 4,004.71 = 1,502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.84/4,004.71 = 1,502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.84x = 4,004.71 × 1,502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.84x = 6,016,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016,642.51/2,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.03

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