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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.46, 3,812.77 and 2,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.46, 3,812.77 and 2,194.32 is: 3,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.46 : 3,812.77 = 2,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.46/3,812.77 = 2,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.46x = 3,812.77 × 2,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.46x = 8,366,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,437.47/2,546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.52

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