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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.56, 2,368.26 and 1,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.56, 2,368.26 and 1,093.94 is: 1,638.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.56 : 2,368.26 = 1,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.56/2,368.26 = 1,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.56x = 2,368.26 × 1,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.56x = 2,590,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,734.34/1,581.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.09

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