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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.26, 2,096.49 and 1,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.26, 2,096.49 and 1,356.10 is: 1,870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.26 : 2,096.49 = 1,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.26/2,096.49 = 1,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.26x = 2,096.49 × 1,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.26x = 2,843,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,050.09/1,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.11

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