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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.23, 2,125.64 and 951.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.23, 2,125.64 and 951.35 is: 1,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.23 : 2,125.64 = 951.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.23/2,125.64 = 951.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.23x = 2,125.64 × 951.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.23x = 2,022,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,219.36/1,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.08

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