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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.67, 3,506.47 and 1,546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.67, 3,506.47 and 1,546.15 is: 2,133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.67 : 3,506.47 = 1,546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.67/3,506.47 = 1,546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.67x = 3,506.47 × 1,546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.67x = 5,421,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,528.59/2,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.06

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