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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.08, 2,369.48 and 1,214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.08, 2,369.48 and 1,214.06 is: 1,819.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.08 : 2,369.48 = 1,214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.08/2,369.48 = 1,214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.08x = 2,369.48 × 1,214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.08x = 2,876,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,672.97/1,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.44

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