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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.64, 2,125.39 and 1,374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.64, 2,125.39 and 1,374.68 is: 1,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.64 : 2,125.39 = 1,374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.64/2,125.39 = 1,374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.64x = 2,125.39 × 1,374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.64x = 2,921,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,731.13/1,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.43

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