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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.97, 2,372.34 and 1,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.97, 2,372.34 and 1,093.54 is: 1,639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.97 : 2,372.34 = 1,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.97/2,372.34 = 1,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.97x = 2,372.34 × 1,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.97x = 2,594,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,236.82/1,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.88

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