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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.52, 3,822.48 and 2,140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.52, 3,822.48 and 2,140.04 is: 3,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.52 : 3,822.48 = 2,140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.52/3,822.48 = 2,140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.52x = 3,822.48 × 2,140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.52x = 8,180,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,240.99/2,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.32

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