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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.38, 4,446.28 and 1,502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.38, 4,446.28 and 1,502.54 is: 2,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.38 : 4,446.28 = 1,502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.38/4,446.28 = 1,502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.38x = 4,446.28 × 1,502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.38x = 6,680,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,713.55/2,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.18

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