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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.34, 3,147.69 and 1,546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.34, 3,147.69 and 1,546.35 is: 2,328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.34 : 3,147.69 = 1,546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.34/3,147.69 = 1,546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.34x = 3,147.69 × 1,546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.34x = 4,867,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,430.43/2,090.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.54

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