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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.48, 2,134.92 and 1,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.48, 2,134.92 and 1,008.36 is: 1,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.48 : 2,134.92 = 1,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.48/2,134.92 = 1,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.48x = 2,134.92 × 1,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.48x = 2,152,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,767.93/1,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.04

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