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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.26, 3,510.48 and 1,837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.26, 3,510.48 and 1,837.51 is: 2,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.26 : 3,510.48 = 1,837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.26/3,510.48 = 1,837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.26x = 3,510.48 × 1,837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.26x = 6,450,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,542.10/2,546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.34

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