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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.07, 2,267.15 and 1,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.07, 2,267.15 and 1,236.18 is: 1,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.07 : 2,267.15 = 1,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.07/2,267.15 = 1,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.07x = 2,267.15 × 1,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.07x = 2,802,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,599.31/1,508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.40

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