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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.37, 3,722.29 and 1,502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.37, 3,722.29 and 1,502.36 is: 2,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.37 : 3,722.29 = 1,502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.37/3,722.29 = 1,502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.37x = 3,722.29 × 1,502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.37x = 5,592,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,200.99/2,697.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.21

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