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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.88, 3,702.42 and 1,503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.88, 3,702.42 and 1,503.92 is: 2,075.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.88 : 3,702.42 = 1,503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.88/3,702.42 = 1,503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.88x = 3,702.42 × 1,503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.88x = 5,568,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,143.49/2,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.44

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