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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.83, 2,319.72 and 1,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.83, 2,319.72 and 1,329.94 is: 1,993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.83 : 2,319.72 = 1,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.83/2,319.72 = 1,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.83x = 2,319.72 × 1,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.83x = 3,085,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,088.42/1,547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.17

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