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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.67, 3,507.20 and 1,546.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.67, 3,507.20 and 1,546.27 is: 2,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.67 : 3,507.20 = 1,546.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.67/3,507.20 = 1,546.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.67x = 3,507.20 × 1,546.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.67x = 5,423,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423,078.14/2,540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.51

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