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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.65, 2,084.94 and 1,411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.65, 2,084.94 and 1,411.83 is: 1,948.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.65 : 2,084.94 = 1,411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.65/2,084.94 = 1,411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.65x = 2,084.94 × 1,411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.65x = 2,943,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,580.84/1,510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.55

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