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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.25, 2,310.48 and 1,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.25, 2,310.48 and 1,046.45 is: 1,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.25 : 2,310.48 = 1,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.25/2,310.48 = 1,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.25x = 2,310.48 × 1,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.25x = 2,417,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,807.57/1,540.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.75

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