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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.81, 2,269.38 and 1,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.81, 2,269.38 and 1,357.79 is: 2,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.81 : 2,269.38 = 1,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.81/2,269.38 = 1,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.81x = 2,269.38 × 1,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.81x = 3,081,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,330.12/1,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.83

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