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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.62, 2,333.45 and 1,296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.62, 2,333.45 and 1,296.27 is: 1,945.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.62 : 2,333.45 = 1,296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.62/2,333.45 = 1,296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.62x = 2,333.45 × 1,296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.62x = 3,024,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,784.47/1,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.68

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