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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.08, 2,133.12 and 1,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.08, 2,133.12 and 1,049.28 is: 1,447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.08 : 2,133.12 = 1,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.08/2,133.12 = 1,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.08x = 2,133.12 × 1,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.08x = 2,238,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,240.15/1,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.69

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