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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.09, 3,234.57 and 1,547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.09, 3,234.57 and 1,547.30 is: 2,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.09 : 3,234.57 = 1,547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.09/3,234.57 = 1,547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.09x = 3,234.57 × 1,547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.09x = 5,004,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,833.99/2,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.82

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