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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.42, 2,182.65 and 943.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.42, 2,182.65 and 943.41 is: 1,302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.42 : 2,182.65 = 943.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.42/2,182.65 = 943.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.42x = 2,182.65 × 943.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.42x = 2,059,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,124.10/1,581.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.07

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