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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.13, 2,133.62 and 1,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.13, 2,133.62 and 1,104.78 is: 1,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.13 : 2,133.62 = 1,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.13/2,133.62 = 1,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.13x = 2,133.62 × 1,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.13x = 2,357,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,180.70/1,546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.57

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