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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540, 2,126.01 and 1,075.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540, 2,126.01 and 1,075.06 is: 1,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540 : 2,126.01 = 1,075.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540/2,126.01 = 1,075.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540x = 2,126.01 × 1,075.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540x = 2,285,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,588.31/1,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.15

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