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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.06, 2,179.58 and 1,107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.06, 2,179.58 and 1,107.49 is: 1,526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.06 : 2,179.58 = 1,107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.06/2,179.58 = 1,107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.06x = 2,179.58 × 1,107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.06x = 2,413,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,863.05/1,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.74

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