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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.56, 3,548.52 and 1,547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.56, 3,548.52 and 1,547.06 is: 2,315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.56 : 3,548.52 = 1,547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.56/3,548.52 = 1,547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.56x = 3,548.52 × 1,547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.56x = 5,489,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,755.61/2,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.81

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