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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.90, 3,514.84 and 1,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.90, 3,514.84 and 1,427.90 is: 1,970.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.90 : 3,514.84 = 1,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.90/3,514.84 = 1,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.90x = 3,514.84 × 1,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.90x = 5,018,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,840.04/2,546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.57

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