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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.16, 2,266.28 and 1,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.16, 2,266.28 and 1,358.08 is: 2,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.16 : 2,266.28 = 1,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.16/2,266.28 = 1,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.16x = 2,266.28 × 1,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.16x = 3,077,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,777.09/1,504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.17

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