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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.60, 2,265.90 and 1,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.60, 2,265.90 and 1,047.40 is: 1,571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.60 : 2,265.90 = 1,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.60/2,265.90 = 1,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.60x = 2,265.90 × 1,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.60x = 2,373,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,303.66/1,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.10

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