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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.84, 2,284.26 and 1,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.84, 2,284.26 and 1,261.48 is: 1,895.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.84 : 2,284.26 = 1,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.84/2,284.26 = 1,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.84x = 2,284.26 × 1,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.84x = 2,881,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,548.30/1,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.96

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