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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.06, 3,513.85 and 1,427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.06, 3,513.85 and 1,427.11 is: 1,969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.06 : 3,513.85 = 1,427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.06/3,513.85 = 1,427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.06x = 3,513.85 × 1,427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.06x = 5,014,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,638.12/2,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.57

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