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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.12, 2,321.64 and 1,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.12, 2,321.64 and 1,140.16 is: 1,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.12 : 2,321.64 = 1,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.12/2,321.64 = 1,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.12x = 2,321.64 × 1,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.12x = 2,647,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,041.06/1,551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.54

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