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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.76, 2,273.27 and 1,381.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.76, 2,273.27 and 1,381.86 is: 2,066.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.76 : 2,273.27 = 1,381.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.76/2,273.27 = 1,381.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.76x = 2,273.27 × 1,381.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.76x = 3,141,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,333.97/1,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.99

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