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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.85, 2,128.55 and 952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.85, 2,128.55 and 952.71 is: 1,315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.85 : 2,128.55 = 952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.85/2,128.55 = 952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.85x = 2,128.55 × 952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.85x = 2,027,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,886.11/1,541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.23

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