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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.02, 3,514.62 and 1,602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.02, 3,514.62 and 1,602.64 is: 2,212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.02 : 3,514.62 = 1,602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.02/3,514.62 = 1,602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.02x = 3,514.62 × 1,602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.02x = 5,632,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,670.60/2,546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.34

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