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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.82, 3,512.70 and 1,663.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.82, 3,512.70 and 1,663.11 is: 2,293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.82 : 3,512.70 = 1,663.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.82/3,512.70 = 1,663.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.82x = 3,512.70 × 1,663.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.82x = 5,842,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842,006.50/2,546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.84

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