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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,582.77, 5,376.24 and 1,502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,582.77, 5,376.24 and 1,502.59 is: 2,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,582.77 : 5,376.24 = 1,502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,582.77/5,376.24 = 1,502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,582.77x = 5,376.24 × 1,502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,582.77x = 8,078,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,292.27/3,582.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.76

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