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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.51, 2,288.39 and 1,369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.51, 2,288.39 and 1,369.58 is: 2,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.51 : 2,288.39 = 1,369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.51/2,288.39 = 1,369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.51x = 2,288.39 × 1,369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.51x = 3,134,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,114.89/1,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.23

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