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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.71, 2,310.40 and 1,022.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.71, 2,310.40 and 1,022.07 is: 1,531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.71 : 2,310.40 = 1,022.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.71/2,310.40 = 1,022.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.71x = 2,310.40 × 1,022.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.71x = 2,361,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,385.42/1,541.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.67

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