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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.03, 2,080.65 and 1,116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.03, 2,080.65 and 1,116.37 is: 1,538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.03 : 2,080.65 = 1,116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.03/2,080.65 = 1,116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.03x = 2,080.65 × 1,116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.03x = 2,322,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,775.24/1,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.23

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