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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.66, 2,273.07 and 1,362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.66, 2,273.07 and 1,362.58 is: 2,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.66 : 2,273.07 = 1,362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.66/2,273.07 = 1,362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.66x = 2,273.07 × 1,362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.66x = 3,097,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,239.72/1,508.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.97

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