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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.52, 3,821.14 and 1,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.52, 3,821.14 and 1,086.70 is: 1,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.52 : 3,821.14 = 1,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.52/3,821.14 = 1,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.52x = 3,821.14 × 1,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.52x = 4,152,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,432.84/2,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.63

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