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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.61, 2,261.07 and 1,314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.61, 2,261.07 and 1,314.17 is: 1,974.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.61 : 2,261.07 = 1,314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.61/2,261.07 = 1,314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.61x = 2,261.07 × 1,314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.61x = 2,971,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,436.01/1,504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.88

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