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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.26, 2,131.86 and 1,104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.26, 2,131.86 and 1,104.46 is: 1,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.26 : 2,131.86 = 1,104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.26/2,131.86 = 1,104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.26x = 2,131.86 × 1,104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.26x = 2,354,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,554.10/1,547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.76

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