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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.91, 3,816.99 and 2,482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.91, 3,816.99 and 2,482.52 is: 3,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.91 : 3,816.99 = 2,482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.91/3,816.99 = 2,482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.91x = 3,816.99 × 2,482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.91x = 9,475,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475,734.93/2,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.48

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