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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.95, 2,133.54 and 1,360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.95, 2,133.54 and 1,360.04 is: 1,875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.95 : 2,133.54 = 1,360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.95/2,133.54 = 1,360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.95x = 2,133.54 × 1,360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.95x = 2,901,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,699.74/1,546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.76

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