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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.69, 3,365.57 and 1,546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.69, 3,365.57 and 1,546.63 is: 2,322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.69 : 3,365.57 = 1,546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.69/3,365.57 = 1,546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.69x = 3,365.57 × 1,546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.69x = 5,205,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,291.53/2,241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.04

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