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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.62, 3,061.59 and 1,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.62, 3,061.59 and 1,546.33 is: 2,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.62 : 3,061.59 = 1,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.62/3,061.59 = 1,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.62x = 3,061.59 × 1,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.62x = 4,734,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,228.46/2,219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.90

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