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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.01, 2,371.49 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.01, 2,371.49 and 541 is: 811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.01 : 2,371.49 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.01/2,371.49 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.01x = 2,371.49 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.01x = 1,282,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,976.09/1,581.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.49

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