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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.93, 2,269.07 and 1,251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.93, 2,269.07 and 1,251.95 is: 1,875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.93 : 2,269.07 = 1,251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.93/2,269.07 = 1,251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.93x = 2,269.07 × 1,251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.93x = 2,840,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,755.93/1,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.17

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