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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.21, 2,340.43 and 1,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.21, 2,340.43 and 1,006.12 is: 1,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.21 : 2,340.43 = 1,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.21/2,340.43 = 1,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.21x = 2,340.43 × 1,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.21x = 2,354,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,753.84/1,561.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.29

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