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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.45, 2,316.94 and 1,284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.45, 2,316.94 and 1,284.93 is: 1,925.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.45 : 2,316.94 = 1,284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.45/2,316.94 = 1,284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.45x = 2,316.94 × 1,284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.45x = 2,977,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,102.50/1,546.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.12

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