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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.83, 2,128.12 and 952.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.83, 2,128.12 and 952.03 is: 1,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.83 : 2,128.12 = 952.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.83/2,128.12 = 952.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.83x = 2,128.12 × 952.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.83x = 2,026,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,026.38/1,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.04

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