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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.64, 3,620.46 and 1,548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.64, 3,620.46 and 1,548.52 is: 2,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.64 : 3,620.46 = 1,548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.64/3,620.46 = 1,548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.64x = 3,620.46 × 1,548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.64x = 5,606,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,354.72/2,413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.78

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