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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.39, 2,313.84 and 1,282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.39, 2,313.84 and 1,282.86 is: 1,922.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.39 : 2,313.84 = 1,282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.39/2,313.84 = 1,282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.39x = 2,313.84 × 1,282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.39x = 2,968,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,328.92/1,544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.01

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