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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.51, 2,415.66 and 1,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.51, 2,415.66 and 1,541.24 is: 2,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.51 : 2,415.66 = 1,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.51/2,415.66 = 1,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.51x = 2,415.66 × 1,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.51x = 3,723,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,111.82/1,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.66

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