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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.81, 3,151.48 and 1,548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.81, 3,151.48 and 1,548.85 is: 2,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.81 : 3,151.48 = 1,548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.81/3,151.48 = 1,548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.81x = 3,151.48 × 1,548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.81x = 4,881,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,169.80/2,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.35

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