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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.65, 2,320.98 and 1,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.65, 2,320.98 and 1,444.13 is: 2,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.65 : 2,320.98 = 1,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.65/2,320.98 = 1,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.65x = 2,320.98 × 1,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.65x = 3,351,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,785.24/1,546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.13

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