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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.35, 2,332.49 and 1,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.35, 2,332.49 and 1,413.27 is: 2,127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.35 : 2,332.49 = 1,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.35/2,332.49 = 1,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.35x = 2,332.49 × 1,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.35x = 3,296,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,431.08/1,549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.62

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