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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.48, 3,288.92 and 1,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.48, 3,288.92 and 1,544.72 is: 2,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.48 : 3,288.92 = 1,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.48/3,288.92 = 1,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.48x = 3,288.92 × 1,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.48x = 5,080,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,460.50/2,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.74

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