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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.33, 2,310.53 and 1,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.33, 2,310.53 and 1,283.45 is: 1,923.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.33 : 2,310.53 = 1,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.33/2,310.53 = 1,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.33x = 2,310.53 × 1,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.33x = 2,965,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,431.76/1,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.95

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