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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.57, 2,266.65 and 1,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.57, 2,266.65 and 1,435.32 is: 2,155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.57 : 2,266.65 = 1,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.57/2,266.65 = 1,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.57x = 2,266.65 × 1,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.57x = 3,253,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,368.08/1,509.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.16

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