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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.15, 2,126.03 and 1,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.15, 2,126.03 and 1,043.96 is: 1,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.15 : 2,126.03 = 1,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.15/2,126.03 = 1,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.15x = 2,126.03 × 1,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.15x = 2,219,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,482.26/1,541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.15

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