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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.35, 2,327.96 and 1,410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.35, 2,327.96 and 1,410.27 is: 2,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.35 : 2,327.96 = 1,410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.35/2,327.96 = 1,410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.35x = 2,327.96 × 1,410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.35x = 3,283,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,045.10/1,546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.09

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