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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.76, 2,267.15 and 1,414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.76, 2,267.15 and 1,414.11 is: 2,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.76 : 2,267.15 = 1,414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.76/2,267.15 = 1,414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.76x = 2,267.15 × 1,414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.76x = 3,205,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,995.95/1,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.30

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