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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.44, 4,052.16 and 1,546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.44, 4,052.16 and 1,546.38 is: 2,319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.44 : 4,052.16 = 1,546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.44/4,052.16 = 1,546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.44x = 4,052.16 × 1,546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.44x = 6,266,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266,179.18/2,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.57

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