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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.39, 2,276.62 and 1,419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.39, 2,276.62 and 1,419.13 is: 2,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.39 : 2,276.62 = 1,419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.39/2,276.62 = 1,419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.39x = 2,276.62 × 1,419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.39x = 3,230,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,819.04/1,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.64

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