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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.66, 3,291.30 and 1,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.66, 3,291.30 and 1,546.20 is: 2,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.66 : 3,291.30 = 1,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.66/3,291.30 = 1,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.66x = 3,291.30 × 1,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.66x = 5,089,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,008.06/2,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.70

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