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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.06, 2,276.88 and 1,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.06, 2,276.88 and 1,243.16 is: 1,873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.06 : 2,276.88 = 1,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.06/2,276.88 = 1,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.06x = 2,276.88 × 1,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.06x = 2,830,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,526.14/1,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.21

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