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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.12, 2,307.68 and 1,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.12, 2,307.68 and 1,297.12 is: 1,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.12 : 2,307.68 = 1,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.12/2,307.68 = 1,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.12x = 2,307.68 × 1,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.12x = 2,993,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,337.88/1,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.31

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