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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.21, 2,322.45 and 1,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.21, 2,322.45 and 1,089.94 is: 1,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.21 : 2,322.45 = 1,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.21/2,322.45 = 1,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.21x = 2,322.45 × 1,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.21x = 2,531,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,331.15/1,549.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.95

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