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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.68, 2,320.02 and 901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.68, 2,320.02 and 901.56 is: 1,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.68 : 2,320.02 = 901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.68/2,320.02 = 901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.68x = 2,320.02 × 901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.68x = 2,091,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,637.23/1,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.34

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