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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.74, 3,415.23 and 1,546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.74, 3,415.23 and 1,546.02 is: 2,320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.74 : 3,415.23 = 1,546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.74/3,415.23 = 1,546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.74x = 3,415.23 × 1,546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.74x = 5,280,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,013.88/2,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.13

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