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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.96, 2,182.16 and 1,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.96, 2,182.16 and 1,022.24 is: 1,410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.96 : 2,182.16 = 1,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.96/2,182.16 = 1,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.96x = 2,182.16 × 1,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.96x = 2,230,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,691.24/1,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.08

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