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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.06, 3,513.40 and 1,411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.06, 3,513.40 and 1,411.73 is: 1,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.06 : 3,513.40 = 1,411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.06/3,513.40 = 1,411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.06x = 3,513.40 × 1,411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.06x = 4,959,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,972.18/2,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.10

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