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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.88, 2,096.36 and 1,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.88, 2,096.36 and 1,469.06 is: 2,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.88 : 2,096.36 = 1,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.88/2,096.36 = 1,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.88x = 2,096.36 × 1,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.88x = 3,079,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,678.62/1,519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.26

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