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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.71, 2,084.46 and 1,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.71, 2,084.46 and 1,091.70 is: 1,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.71 : 2,084.46 = 1,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.71/2,084.46 = 1,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.71x = 2,084.46 × 1,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.71x = 2,275,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,604.98/1,510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.31

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