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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.27, 3,439.51 and 1,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.27, 3,439.51 and 1,548.67 is: 2,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.27 : 3,439.51 = 1,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.27/3,439.51 = 1,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.27x = 3,439.51 × 1,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.27x = 5,326,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,326,665.95/2,492.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.27

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