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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.74, 3,013.62 and 1,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.74, 3,013.62 and 1,546.82 is: 2,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.74 : 3,013.62 = 1,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.74/3,013.62 = 1,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.74x = 3,013.62 × 1,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.74x = 4,661,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,512.62/2,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.65

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