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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.32, 2,182.39 and 952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.32, 2,182.39 and 952.16 is: 1,314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.32 : 2,182.39 = 952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.32/2,182.39 = 952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.32x = 2,182.39 × 952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.32x = 2,077,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,976.53/1,581.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.08

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