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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.69, 3,201.42 and 1,544.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.69, 3,201.42 and 1,544.81 is: 2,316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.69 : 3,201.42 = 1,544.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.69/3,201.42 = 1,544.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.69x = 3,201.42 × 1,544.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.69x = 4,945,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,575.42/2,134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.77

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