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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.82, 2,322.05 and 1,392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.82, 2,322.05 and 1,392.91 is: 2,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.82 : 2,322.05 = 1,392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.82/2,322.05 = 1,392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.82x = 2,322.05 × 1,392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.82x = 3,234,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,393.90/1,547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.64

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