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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.91, 2,275.71 and 1,541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.91, 2,275.71 and 1,541.13 is: 2,121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.91 : 2,275.71 = 1,541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.91/2,275.71 = 1,541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.91x = 2,275.71 × 1,541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.91x = 3,507,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,164.95/1,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.81

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