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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.28, 4,348.04 and 1,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.28, 4,348.04 and 1,511.70 is: 2,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.28 : 4,348.04 = 1,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.28/4,348.04 = 1,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.28x = 4,348.04 × 1,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.28x = 6,572,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,932.07/2,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.53

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