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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.10, 2,279.58 and 1,121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.10, 2,279.58 and 1,121.41 is: 1,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.10 : 2,279.58 = 1,121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.10/2,279.58 = 1,121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.10x = 2,279.58 × 1,121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.10x = 2,556,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,342.45/1,652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.33

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