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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.16, 2,341.44 and 1,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.16, 2,341.44 and 1,004.20 is: 1,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.16 : 2,341.44 = 1,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.16/2,341.44 = 1,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.16x = 2,341.44 × 1,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.16x = 2,351,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,274.05/1,561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.11

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