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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.31, 2,268.63 and 1,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.31, 2,268.63 and 1,357.28 is: 2,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.31 : 2,268.63 = 1,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.31/2,268.63 = 1,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.31x = 2,268.63 × 1,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.31x = 3,079,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,171.80/1,512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.08

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