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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.98, 3,290.55 and 1,547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.98, 3,290.55 and 1,547.86 is: 2,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.98 : 3,290.55 = 1,547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.98/3,290.55 = 1,547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.98x = 3,290.55 × 1,547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.98x = 5,093,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,310.72/2,192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.55

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