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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.92, 3,351.38 and 1,546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.92, 3,351.38 and 1,546.02 is: 2,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.92 : 3,351.38 = 1,546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.92/3,351.38 = 1,546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.92x = 3,351.38 × 1,546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.92x = 5,181,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,292.78/2,428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.17

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