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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.86, 3,554.88 and 2,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.86, 3,554.88 and 2,546.20 is: 3,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.86 : 3,554.88 = 2,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.86/3,554.88 = 2,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.86x = 3,554.88 × 2,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.86x = 9,051,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,051,435.46/2,592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.91

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