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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.50, 3,164.37 and 1,546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.50, 3,164.37 and 1,546.22 is: 2,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.50 : 3,164.37 = 1,546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.50/3,164.37 = 1,546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.50x = 3,164.37 × 1,546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.50x = 4,892,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,812.18/2,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.27

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