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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.64, 3,513.96 and 2,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.64, 3,513.96 and 2,360.88 is: 3,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.64 : 3,513.96 = 2,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.64/3,513.96 = 2,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.64x = 3,513.96 × 2,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.64x = 8,296,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,296,037.88/2,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.64

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