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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.03, 2,125.76 and 951.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.03, 2,125.76 and 951.15 is: 1,312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.03 : 2,125.76 = 951.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.03/2,125.76 = 951.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.03x = 2,125.76 × 951.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.03x = 2,021,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,916.62/1,541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.06

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