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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.53, 2,133.43 and 1,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.53, 2,133.43 and 1,310.54 is: 1,806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.53 : 2,133.43 = 1,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.53/2,133.43 = 1,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.53x = 2,133.43 × 1,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.53x = 2,795,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,931.41/1,547.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.71

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