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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.78, 3,525.62 and 1,546.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.78, 3,525.62 and 1,546.47 is: 2,134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.78 : 3,525.62 = 1,546.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.78/3,525.62 = 1,546.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.78x = 3,525.62 × 1,546.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.78x = 5,452,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,270.88/2,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.15

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