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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.62, 2,182.07 and 951.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.62, 2,182.07 and 951.65 is: 1,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.62 : 2,182.07 = 951.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.62/2,182.07 = 951.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.62x = 2,182.07 × 951.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.62x = 2,076,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,551.25/1,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.93

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