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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.85, 3,513.20 and 1,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.85, 3,513.20 and 1,837.91 is: 2,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.85 : 3,513.20 = 1,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.85/3,513.20 = 1,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.85x = 3,513.20 × 1,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.85x = 6,456,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,918.66/2,546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.26

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