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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.61, 2,133.39 and 1,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.61, 2,133.39 and 1,127.32 is: 1,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.61 : 2,133.39 = 1,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.61/2,133.39 = 1,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.61x = 2,133.39 × 1,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.61x = 2,405,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,005.77/1,547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.02

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