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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.29, 2,374.35 and 1,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.29, 2,374.35 and 1,034.46 is: 1,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.29 : 2,374.35 = 1,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.29/2,374.35 = 1,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.29x = 2,374.35 × 1,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.29x = 2,456,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,170.10/1,582.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.29

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