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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.47, 3,045.84 and 1,544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.47, 3,045.84 and 1,544.25 is: 2,128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.47 : 3,045.84 = 1,544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.47/3,045.84 = 1,544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.47x = 3,045.84 × 1,544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.47x = 4,703,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,538.42/2,209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.81

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