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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.74, 3,813.63 and 2,332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.74, 3,813.63 and 2,332.90 is: 3,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.74 : 3,813.63 = 2,332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.74/3,813.63 = 2,332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.74x = 3,813.63 × 2,332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.74x = 8,896,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896,817.43/2,546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.41

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