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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.97, 2,136.10 and 849.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.97, 2,136.10 and 849.21 is: 1,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.97 : 2,136.10 = 849.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.97/2,136.10 = 849.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.97x = 2,136.10 × 849.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.97x = 1,813,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,997.48/1,547.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.86

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