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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.13, 2,266.77 and 1,376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.13, 2,266.77 and 1,376.86 is: 2,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.13 : 2,266.77 = 1,376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.13/2,266.77 = 1,376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.13x = 2,266.77 × 1,376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.13x = 3,121,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,024.94/1,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.99

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