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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.16, 3,116.68 and 1,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.16, 3,116.68 and 1,503.84 is: 2,074.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.16 : 3,116.68 = 1,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.16/3,116.68 = 1,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.16x = 3,116.68 × 1,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.16x = 4,686,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,988.05/2,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.66

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