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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.14, 3,354.68 and 1,547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.14, 3,354.68 and 1,547.12 is: 2,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.14 : 3,354.68 = 1,547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.14/3,354.68 = 1,547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.14x = 3,354.68 × 1,547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.14x = 5,190,104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,104.78/2,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.73

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