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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.30, 2,125.91 and 1,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.30, 2,125.91 and 1,010.52 is: 1,393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.30 : 2,125.91 = 1,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.30/2,125.91 = 1,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.30x = 2,125.91 × 1,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.30x = 2,148,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,277.10/1,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.81

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