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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.03, 2,134.52 and 1,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.03, 2,134.52 and 1,379.96 is: 1,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.03 : 2,134.52 = 1,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.03/2,134.52 = 1,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.03x = 2,134.52 × 1,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.03x = 2,945,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,552.22/1,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.24

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