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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.44, 2,792.16 and 1,549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.44, 2,792.16 and 1,549.48 is: 2,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.44 : 2,792.16 = 1,549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.44/2,792.16 = 1,549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.44x = 2,792.16 × 1,549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.44x = 4,326,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,396.08/2,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.20

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