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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.61, 2,252.91 and 1,479.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.61, 2,252.91 and 1,479.59 is: 2,202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.61 : 2,252.91 = 1,479.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.61/2,252.91 = 1,479.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.61x = 2,252.91 × 1,479.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.61x = 3,333,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,383.11/1,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.27

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