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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.69, 4,055.25 and 1,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.69, 4,055.25 and 1,548.44 is: 2,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.69 : 4,055.25 = 1,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.69/4,055.25 = 1,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.69x = 4,055.25 × 1,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.69x = 6,279,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,311.31/2,702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.36

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