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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.94, 4,052.91 and 1,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.94, 4,052.91 and 1,546.88 is: 2,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.94 : 4,052.91 = 1,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.94/4,052.91 = 1,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.94x = 4,052.91 × 1,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.94x = 6,269,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269,345.16/2,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.32

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