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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.72, 2,622.92 and 1,544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.72, 2,622.92 and 1,544.13 is: 2,312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.72 : 2,622.92 = 1,544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.72/2,622.92 = 1,544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.72x = 2,622.92 × 1,544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.72x = 4,050,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,121.74/1,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.09

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