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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.94, 2,136.16 and 849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.94, 2,136.16 and 849.32 is: 1,172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.94 : 2,136.16 = 849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.94/2,136.16 = 849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.94x = 2,136.16 × 849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.94x = 1,814,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,283.41/1,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.06

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