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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.09, 2,252.15 and 1,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.09, 2,252.15 and 1,210.20 is: 1,812.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.09 : 2,252.15 = 1,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.09/2,252.15 = 1,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.09x = 2,252.15 × 1,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.09x = 2,725,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,551.93/1,504.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.09

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