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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.48, 3,514.08 and 1,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.48, 3,514.08 and 1,427.40 is: 1,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.48 : 3,514.08 = 1,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.48/3,514.08 = 1,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.48x = 3,514.08 × 1,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.48x = 5,015,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,997.79/2,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.78

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