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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.61, 2,712.72 and 1,546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.61, 2,712.72 and 1,546.29 is: 2,132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.61 : 2,712.72 = 1,546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.61/2,712.72 = 1,546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.61x = 2,712.72 × 1,546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.61x = 4,194,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,657.61/1,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.94

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