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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.11, 2,316.62 and 1,135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.11, 2,316.62 and 1,135.41 is: 1,701.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.11 : 2,316.62 = 1,135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.11/2,316.62 = 1,135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.11x = 2,316.62 × 1,135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.11x = 2,630,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,307.84/1,546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.24

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