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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.70, 2,281.05 and 1,338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.70, 2,281.05 and 1,338.45 is: 2,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.70 : 2,281.05 = 1,338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.70/2,281.05 = 1,338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.70x = 2,281.05 × 1,338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.70x = 3,053,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,071.37/1,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.68

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