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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.23, 2,267.82 and 1,451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.23, 2,267.82 and 1,451.82 is: 2,167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.23 : 2,267.82 = 1,451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.23/2,267.82 = 1,451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.23x = 2,267.82 × 1,451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.23x = 3,292,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,466.43/1,519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.19

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