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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.33, 4,332.41 and 1,502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.33, 4,332.41 and 1,502.27 is: 2,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.33 : 4,332.41 = 1,502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.33/4,332.41 = 1,502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.33x = 4,332.41 × 1,502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.33x = 6,508,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508,431.66/2,890.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.80

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