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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.38, 2,126.70 and 1,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.38, 2,126.70 and 1,187.04 is: 1,638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.38 : 2,126.70 = 1,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.38/2,126.70 = 1,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.38x = 2,126.70 × 1,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.38x = 2,524,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,477.97/1,540.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.87

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