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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.82, 2,127.60 and 952.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.82, 2,127.60 and 952.38 is: 1,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.82 : 2,127.60 = 952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.82/2,127.60 = 952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.82x = 2,127.60 × 952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.82x = 2,026,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,283.69/1,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.22

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