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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.42, 2,260.89 and 1,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.42, 2,260.89 and 1,335.44 is: 2,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.42 : 2,260.89 = 1,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.42/2,260.89 = 1,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.42x = 2,260.89 × 1,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.42x = 3,019,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,272.12/1,508.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.61

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