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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.96, 2,136.43 and 1,413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.96, 2,136.43 and 1,413.69 is: 1,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.96 : 2,136.43 = 1,413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.96/2,136.43 = 1,413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.96x = 2,136.43 × 1,413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.96x = 3,020,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,244.54/1,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.37

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