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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.05, 2,261.79 and 1,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.05, 2,261.79 and 1,353.96 is: 2,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.05 : 2,261.79 = 1,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.05/2,261.79 = 1,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.05x = 2,261.79 × 1,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.05x = 3,062,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,373.19/1,507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.03

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