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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.90, 3,525.80 and 1,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.90, 3,525.80 and 1,546.60 is: 2,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.90 : 3,525.80 = 1,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.90/3,525.80 = 1,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.90x = 3,525.80 × 1,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.90x = 5,452,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,978.85/2,554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.32

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