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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.09, 2,822.52 and 1,547.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.09, 2,822.52 and 1,547.85 is: 2,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.09 : 2,822.52 = 1,547.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.09/2,822.52 = 1,547.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.09x = 2,822.52 × 1,547.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.09x = 4,368,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,837.58/2,046.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.21

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