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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.08, 2,271.42 and 1,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.08, 2,271.42 and 1,030.08 is: 1,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.08 : 2,271.42 = 1,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.08/2,271.42 = 1,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.08x = 2,271.42 × 1,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.08x = 2,339,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,744.31/1,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.29

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