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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.73, 2,131.70 and 947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.73, 2,131.70 and 947.02 is: 1,306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.73 : 2,131.70 = 947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.73/2,131.70 = 947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.73x = 2,131.70 × 947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.73x = 2,018,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,752.47/1,544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.86

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