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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.14, 2,268.66 and 1,072.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.14, 2,268.66 and 1,072.47 is: 1,611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.14 : 2,268.66 = 1,072.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.14/2,268.66 = 1,072.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.14x = 2,268.66 × 1,072.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.14x = 2,433,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,053.08/1,510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.15

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