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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.34, 2,133.69 and 1,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.34, 2,133.69 and 1,105.08 is: 1,523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.34 : 2,133.69 = 1,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.34/2,133.69 = 1,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.34x = 2,133.69 × 1,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.34x = 2,357,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,898.15/1,547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.84

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