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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.84, 2,127.69 and 1,343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.84, 2,127.69 and 1,343.01 is: 1,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.84 : 2,127.69 = 1,343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.84/2,127.69 = 1,343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.84x = 2,127.69 × 1,343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.84x = 2,857,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,508.95/1,539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.72

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