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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.76, 2,059.64 and 1,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.76, 2,059.64 and 1,415.20 is: 1,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.76 : 2,059.64 = 1,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.76/2,059.64 = 1,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.76x = 2,059.64 × 1,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.76x = 2,914,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,802.53/1,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.34

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