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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.49, 3,410.76 and 1,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.49, 3,410.76 and 1,544.84 is: 2,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.49 : 3,410.76 = 1,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.49/3,410.76 = 1,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.49x = 3,410.76 × 1,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.49x = 5,269,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,078.48/2,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.55

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