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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.33, 3,700.34 and 1,502.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.33, 3,700.34 and 1,502.41 is: 2,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.33 : 3,700.34 = 1,502.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.33/3,700.34 = 1,502.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.33x = 3,700.34 × 1,502.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.33x = 5,559,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,427.82/2,681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.38

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