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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.91, 3,821.66 and 1,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.91, 3,821.66 and 1,160.06 is: 1,740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.91 : 3,821.66 = 1,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.91/3,821.66 = 1,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.91x = 3,821.66 × 1,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.91x = 4,433,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,354.90/2,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.68

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