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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.93, 3,766.66 and 2,146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.93, 3,766.66 and 2,146.61 is: 3,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.93 : 3,766.66 = 2,146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.93/3,766.66 = 2,146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.93x = 3,766.66 × 2,146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.93x = 8,085,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,085,550.02/2,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.58

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