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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.76, 2,251.80 and 1,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.76, 2,251.80 and 1,373.20 is: 2,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.76 : 2,251.80 = 1,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.76/2,251.80 = 1,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.76x = 2,251.80 × 1,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.76x = 3,092,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,171.76/1,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.29

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