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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.28, 3,699.81 and 1,502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.28, 3,699.81 and 1,502.37 is: 2,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.28 : 3,699.81 = 1,502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.28/3,699.81 = 1,502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.28x = 3,699.81 × 1,502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.28x = 5,558,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,483.55/2,681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.07

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