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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.85, 2,320.87 and 930.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.85, 2,320.87 and 930.99 is: 1,396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.85 : 2,320.87 = 930.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.85/2,320.87 = 930.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.85x = 2,320.87 × 930.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.85x = 2,160,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,706.76/1,546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.84

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