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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.76, 3,620.84 and 1,546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.76, 3,620.84 and 1,546.48 is: 2,321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.76 : 3,620.84 = 1,546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.76/3,620.84 = 1,546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.76x = 3,620.84 × 1,546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.76x = 5,599,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,556.64/2,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.77

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