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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.62, 2,128.41 and 1,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.62, 2,128.41 and 1,146.96 is: 1,584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.62 : 2,128.41 = 1,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.62/2,128.41 = 1,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.62x = 2,128.41 × 1,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.62x = 2,441,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,201.13/1,540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.56

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