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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.14, 2,178.68 and 1,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.14, 2,178.68 and 1,344.26 is: 1,852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.14 : 2,178.68 = 1,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.14/2,178.68 = 1,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.14x = 2,178.68 × 1,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.14x = 2,928,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,712.38/1,581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.28

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