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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.72, 3,113.92 and 1,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.72, 3,113.92 and 1,511.44 is: 2,084.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.72 : 3,113.92 = 1,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.72/3,113.92 = 1,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.72x = 3,113.92 × 1,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.72x = 4,706,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,503.24/2,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.63

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