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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.70, 3,292.98 and 1,546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.70, 3,292.98 and 1,546.45 is: 2,134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.70 : 3,292.98 = 1,546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.70/3,292.98 = 1,546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.70x = 3,292.98 × 1,546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.70x = 5,092,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,428.92/2,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.56

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