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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.17, 2,268.71 and 1,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.17, 2,268.71 and 1,302.63 is: 1,956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.17 : 2,268.71 = 1,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.17/2,268.71 = 1,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.17x = 2,268.71 × 1,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.17x = 2,955,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,292.33/1,510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.93

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