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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.71, 2,267.07 and 1,413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.71, 2,267.07 and 1,413.32 is: 2,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.71 : 2,267.07 = 1,413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.71/2,267.07 = 1,413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.71x = 2,267.07 × 1,413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.71x = 3,204,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,095.37/1,511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.52

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