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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.44, 2,181.78 and 952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.44, 2,181.78 and 952.14 is: 1,313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.44 : 2,181.78 = 952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.44/2,181.78 = 952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.44x = 2,181.78 × 952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.44x = 2,077,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,360.01/1,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.59

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