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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.72, 2,257.38 and 1,349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.72, 2,257.38 and 1,349.10 is: 2,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.72 : 2,257.38 = 1,349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.72/2,257.38 = 1,349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.72x = 2,257.38 × 1,349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.72x = 3,045,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,431.36/1,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.22

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