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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.72, 6,002.52 and 1,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.72, 6,002.52 and 1,503.12 is: 2,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.72 : 6,002.52 = 1,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.72/6,002.52 = 1,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.72x = 6,002.52 × 1,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.72x = 9,022,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,022,507.86/4,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.09

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