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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.66, 2,149.74 and 1,392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.66, 2,149.74 and 1,392.66 is: 1,925.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.66 : 2,149.74 = 1,392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.66/2,149.74 = 1,392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.66x = 2,149.74 × 1,392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.66x = 2,993,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,856.91/1,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.73

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