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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.44, 2,136.57 and 1,381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.44, 2,136.57 and 1,381.94 is: 1,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.44 : 2,136.57 = 1,381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.44/2,136.57 = 1,381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.44x = 2,136.57 × 1,381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.44x = 2,952,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,611.55/1,548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.83

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