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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.13, 2,316.21 and 1,235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.13, 2,316.21 and 1,235.58 is: 1,853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.13 : 2,316.21 = 1,235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.13/2,316.21 = 1,235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.13x = 2,316.21 × 1,235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.13x = 2,861,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,862.75/1,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.38

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