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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.96, 2,319.22 and 1,289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.96, 2,319.22 and 1,289.61 is: 1,932.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.96 : 2,319.22 = 1,289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.96/2,319.22 = 1,289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.96x = 2,319.22 × 1,289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.96x = 2,990,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,889.30/1,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.15

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