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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.49, 2,334.89 and 1,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.49, 2,334.89 and 1,281.60 is: 1,931.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.49 : 2,334.89 = 1,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.49/2,334.89 = 1,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.49x = 2,334.89 × 1,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.49x = 2,992,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,398.23/1,549.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.22

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