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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.70, 2,263.46 and 1,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.70, 2,263.46 and 1,364.12 is: 2,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.70 : 2,263.46 = 1,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.70/2,263.46 = 1,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.70x = 2,263.46 × 1,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.70x = 3,087,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,631.06/1,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.55

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