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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.74, 2,261.25 and 1,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.74, 2,261.25 and 1,348.74 is: 2,018.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.74 : 2,261.25 = 1,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.74/2,261.25 = 1,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.74x = 2,261.25 × 1,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.74x = 3,049,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,838.33/1,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.77

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