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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.64, 2,266.02 and 1,376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.64, 2,266.02 and 1,376.37 is: 2,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.64 : 2,266.02 = 1,376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.64/2,266.02 = 1,376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.64x = 2,266.02 × 1,376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.64x = 3,118,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,881.95/1,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.24

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