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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.26, 2,127.60 and 1,343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.26, 2,127.60 and 1,343.43 is: 1,855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.26 : 2,127.60 = 1,343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.26/2,127.60 = 1,343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.26x = 2,127.60 × 1,343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.26x = 2,858,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,281.67/1,540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.71

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