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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.41, 3,126.49 and 1,511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.41, 3,126.49 and 1,511.49 is: 2,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.41 : 3,126.49 = 1,511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.41/3,126.49 = 1,511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.41x = 3,126.49 × 1,511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.41x = 4,725,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,658.37/2,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.09

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