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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.05, 2,944.54 and 1,546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.05, 2,944.54 and 1,546.56 is: 2,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.05 : 2,944.54 = 1,546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.05/2,944.54 = 1,546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.05x = 2,944.54 × 1,546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.05x = 4,553,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,907.78/2,137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.93

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