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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.58, 2,266.82 and 1,360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.58, 2,266.82 and 1,360.86 is: 2,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.58 : 2,266.82 = 1,360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.58/2,266.82 = 1,360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.58x = 2,266.82 × 1,360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.58x = 3,084,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,824.67/1,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.45

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