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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.31, 3,820.25 and 2,105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.31, 3,820.25 and 2,105.55 is: 3,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.31 : 3,820.25 = 2,105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.31/3,820.25 = 2,105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.31x = 3,820.25 × 2,105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.31x = 8,043,727.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,727.39/2,546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.97

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