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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.75, 3,233.12 and 1,546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.75, 3,233.12 and 1,546.29 is: 2,133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.75 : 3,233.12 = 1,546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.75/3,233.12 = 1,546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.75x = 3,233.12 × 1,546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.75x = 4,999,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,317.23/2,343.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.04

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