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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.78, 2,085.84 and 1,372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.78, 2,085.84 and 1,372.92 is: 1,893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.78 : 2,085.84 = 1,372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.78/2,085.84 = 1,372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.78x = 2,085.84 × 1,372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.78x = 2,863,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,691.45/1,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.00

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