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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.05, 2,114.01 and 1,346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.05, 2,114.01 and 1,346.73 is: 1,859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.05 : 2,114.01 = 1,346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.05/2,114.01 = 1,346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.05x = 2,114.01 × 1,346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.05x = 2,847,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,000.69/1,531.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.51

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