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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.10, 2,319.66 and 1,135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.10, 2,319.66 and 1,135.62 is: 1,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.10 : 2,319.66 = 1,135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.10/2,319.66 = 1,135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.10x = 2,319.66 × 1,135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.10x = 2,634,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,252.29/1,547.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.70

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