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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.39, 3,162.57 and 1,548.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.39, 3,162.57 and 1,548.11 is: 2,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.39 : 3,162.57 = 1,548.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.39/3,162.57 = 1,548.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.39x = 3,162.57 × 1,548.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.39x = 4,896,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,006.24/2,294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.90

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