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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.77, 3,063.45 and 1,547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.77, 3,063.45 and 1,547.51 is: 2,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.77 : 3,063.45 = 1,547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.77/3,063.45 = 1,547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.77x = 3,063.45 × 1,547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.77x = 4,740,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,727.23/2,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.72

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