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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.65, 2,073.30 and 1,343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.65, 2,073.30 and 1,343.81 is: 1,855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.65 : 2,073.30 = 1,343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.65/2,073.30 = 1,343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.65x = 2,073.30 × 1,343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.65x = 2,786,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,110.91/1,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.37

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