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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.44, 2,261.88 and 1,410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.44, 2,261.88 and 1,410.64 is: 2,111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.44 : 2,261.88 = 1,410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.44/2,261.88 = 1,410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.44x = 2,261.88 × 1,410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.44x = 3,190,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,698.40/1,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.03

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