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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.18, 2,250.15 and 1,271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.18, 2,250.15 and 1,271.62 is: 1,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.18 : 2,250.15 = 1,271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.18/2,250.15 = 1,271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.18x = 2,250.15 × 1,271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.18x = 2,861,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,335.74/1,504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.26

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