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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.05, 2,319.10 and 930.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.05, 2,319.10 and 930.27 is: 1,395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.05 : 2,319.10 = 930.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.05/2,319.10 = 930.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.05x = 2,319.10 × 930.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.05x = 2,157,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,378.72/1,546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.42

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