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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.49, 2,183.16 and 952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.49, 2,183.16 and 952.12 is: 1,314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.49 : 2,183.16 = 952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.49/2,183.16 = 952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.49x = 2,183.16 × 952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.49x = 2,078,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,630.30/1,581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.35

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