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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.73, 2,083.84 and 1,090.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.73, 2,083.84 and 1,090.42 is: 1,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.73 : 2,083.84 = 1,090.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.73/2,083.84 = 1,090.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.73x = 2,083.84 × 1,090.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.73x = 2,272,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,260.81/1,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.08

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