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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.80, 2,127.18 and 982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.80, 2,127.18 and 982.36 is: 1,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.80 : 2,127.18 = 982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.80/2,127.18 = 982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.80x = 2,127.18 × 982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.80x = 2,089,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,656.54/1,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.34

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