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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.61, 2,126.74 and 1,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.61, 2,126.74 and 1,044.07 is: 1,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.61 : 2,126.74 = 1,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.61/2,126.74 = 1,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.61x = 2,126.74 × 1,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.61x = 2,220,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,465.43/1,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.35

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