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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.49, 2,305.94 and 1,374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.49, 2,305.94 and 1,374.77 is: 2,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.49 : 2,305.94 = 1,374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.49/2,305.94 = 1,374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.49x = 2,305.94 × 1,374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.49x = 3,170,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,118.73/1,546.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.89

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