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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.67, 2,095.45 and 1,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.67, 2,095.45 and 1,331.08 is: 1,840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.67 : 2,095.45 = 1,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.67/2,095.45 = 1,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.67x = 2,095.45 × 1,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.67x = 2,789,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,204.44/1,515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.25

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