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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.91, 3,702.40 and 1,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.91, 3,702.40 and 1,503.98 is: 2,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.91 : 3,702.40 = 1,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.91/3,702.40 = 1,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.91x = 3,702.40 × 1,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.91x = 5,568,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,335.55/2,682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.48

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