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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.70, 2,281.35 and 1,508.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.70, 2,281.35 and 1,508.90 is: 2,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.70 : 2,281.35 = 1,508.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.70/2,281.35 = 1,508.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.70x = 2,281.35 × 1,508.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.70x = 3,442,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,329.02/1,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.14

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