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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.68, 3,817.97 and 2,341.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.68, 3,817.97 and 2,341.65 is: 3,510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.68 : 3,817.97 = 2,341.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.68/3,817.97 = 2,341.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.68x = 3,817.97 × 2,341.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.68x = 8,940,349.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940,349.45/2,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.59

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