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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.22, 2,135.17 and 884.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.22, 2,135.17 and 884.07 is: 1,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.22 : 2,135.17 = 884.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.22/2,135.17 = 884.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.22x = 2,135.17 × 884.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.22x = 1,887,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,624.65/1,547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.01

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