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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.03, 2,084.36 and 951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.03, 2,084.36 and 951.44 is: 1,313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.03 : 2,084.36 = 951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.03/2,084.36 = 951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.03x = 2,084.36 × 951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.03x = 1,983,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,143.48/1,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.31

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