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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.77, 2,316.01 and 1,300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.77, 2,316.01 and 1,300.74 is: 1,947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.77 : 2,316.01 = 1,300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.77/2,316.01 = 1,300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.77x = 2,316.01 × 1,300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.77x = 3,012,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,517.35/1,546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.61

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