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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.64, 2,320.76 and 1,027.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.64, 2,320.76 and 1,027.00 is: 1,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.64 : 2,320.76 = 1,027.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.64/2,320.76 = 1,027.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.64x = 2,320.76 × 1,027.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.64x = 2,383,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,433.96/1,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.04

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