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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.27, 2,341.92 and 1,072.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.27, 2,341.92 and 1,072.84 is: 1,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.27 : 2,341.92 = 1,072.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.27/2,341.92 = 1,072.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.27x = 2,341.92 × 1,072.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.27x = 2,512,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,505.45/1,561.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.27

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