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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.94, 2,321.43 and 1,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.94, 2,321.43 and 1,058.16 is: 1,593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.94 : 2,321.43 = 1,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.94/2,321.43 = 1,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.94x = 2,321.43 × 1,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.94x = 2,456,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,458.03/1,541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.10

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