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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.46, 3,511.44 and 1,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.46, 3,511.44 and 1,884.60 is: 2,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.46 : 3,511.44 = 1,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.46/3,511.44 = 1,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.46x = 3,511.44 × 1,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.46x = 6,617,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,659.82/2,546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.77

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