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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.93, 2,373.80 and 851.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.93, 2,373.80 and 851.49 is: 1,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.93 : 2,373.80 = 851.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.93/2,373.80 = 851.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.93x = 2,373.80 × 851.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.93x = 2,021,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,262.70/1,581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.72

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