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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.40, 2,133.36 and 1,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.40, 2,133.36 and 1,049.16 is: 1,446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.40 : 2,133.36 = 1,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.40/2,133.36 = 1,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.40x = 2,133.36 × 1,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.40x = 2,238,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,235.98/1,547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.45

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