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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.62, 2,137.67 and 1,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.62, 2,137.67 and 1,368.32 is: 1,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.62 : 2,137.67 = 1,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.62/2,137.67 = 1,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.62x = 2,137.67 × 1,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.62x = 2,924,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,999.08/1,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.22

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