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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.14, 3,820.35 and 1,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.14, 3,820.35 and 1,086.22 is: 1,629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.14 : 3,820.35 = 1,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.14/3,820.35 = 1,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.14x = 3,820.35 × 1,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.14x = 4,149,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,740.58/2,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.82

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