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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.08, 2,127.64 and 1,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.08, 2,127.64 and 1,010.22 is: 1,395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.08 : 2,127.64 = 1,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.08/2,127.64 = 1,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.08x = 2,127.64 × 1,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.08x = 2,149,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,384.48/1,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.63

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