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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.66, 3,231.99 and 1,546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.66, 3,231.99 and 1,546.14 is: 2,132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.66 : 3,231.99 = 1,546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.66/3,231.99 = 1,546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.66x = 3,231.99 × 1,546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.66x = 4,997,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,109.02/2,343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.18

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