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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.84, 2,281.30 and 1,123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.84, 2,281.30 and 1,123.08 is: 1,551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.84 : 2,281.30 = 1,123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.84/2,281.30 = 1,123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.84x = 2,281.30 × 1,123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.84x = 2,562,082.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,082.40/1,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.05

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