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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.57, 2,084.61 and 1,131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.57, 2,084.61 and 1,131.79 is: 1,561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.57 : 2,084.61 = 1,131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.57/2,084.61 = 1,131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.57x = 2,084.61 × 1,131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.57x = 2,359,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,331.30/1,510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.88

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