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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.42, 2,261.24 and 1,046.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.42, 2,261.24 and 1,046.42 is: 1,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.42 : 2,261.24 = 1,046.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.42/2,261.24 = 1,046.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.42x = 2,261.24 × 1,046.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.42x = 2,366,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,192.84/1,508.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.66

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