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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.84, 2,319.06 and 1,289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.84, 2,319.06 and 1,289.51 is: 1,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.84 : 2,319.06 = 1,289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.84/2,319.06 = 1,289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.84x = 2,319.06 × 1,289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.84x = 2,990,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,439.47/1,547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.01

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