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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.52, 2,987.04 and 1,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.52, 2,987.04 and 1,541.44 is: 2,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.52 : 2,987.04 = 1,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.52/2,987.04 = 1,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.52x = 2,987.04 × 1,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.52x = 4,604,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,342.94/2,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.17

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