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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.09, 2,371.65 and 852.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.09, 2,371.65 and 852.09 is: 1,278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.09 : 2,371.65 = 852.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.09/2,371.65 = 852.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.09x = 2,371.65 × 852.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.09x = 2,020,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,847.16/1,581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.14

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