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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.35, 2,329.46 and 1,411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.35, 2,329.46 and 1,411.27 is: 2,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.35 : 2,329.46 = 1,411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.35/2,329.46 = 1,411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.35x = 2,329.46 × 1,411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.35x = 3,287,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,497.01/1,547.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.60

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