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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.88, 2,136.08 and 884.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.88, 2,136.08 and 884.90 is: 1,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.88 : 2,136.08 = 884.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.88/2,136.08 = 884.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.88x = 2,136.08 × 884.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.88x = 1,890,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,208.72/1,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.16

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