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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.91, 2,957.14 and 1,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.91, 2,957.14 and 1,546.90 is: 2,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.91 : 2,957.14 = 1,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.91/2,957.14 = 1,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.91x = 2,957.14 × 1,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.91x = 4,574,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,399.87/2,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.68

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