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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.27, 2,126.84 and 951.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.27, 2,126.84 and 951.81 is: 1,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.27 : 2,126.84 = 951.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.27/2,126.84 = 951.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.27x = 2,126.84 × 951.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.27x = 2,024,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,342.82/1,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.43

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