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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.12, 3,505.25 and 2,214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.12, 3,505.25 and 2,214.37 is: 3,048.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.12 : 3,505.25 = 2,214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.12/3,505.25 = 2,214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.12x = 3,505.25 × 2,214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.12x = 7,761,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,920.44/2,546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.53

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