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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.81, 2,313.90 and 1,234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.81, 2,313.90 and 1,234.98 is: 1,849.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.81 : 2,313.90 = 1,234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.81/2,313.90 = 1,234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.81x = 2,313.90 × 1,234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.81x = 2,857,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,620.22/1,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.83

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