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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.91, 3,599.39 and 1,546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.91, 3,599.39 and 1,546.46 is: 2,133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.91 : 3,599.39 = 1,546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.91/3,599.39 = 1,546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.91x = 3,599.39 × 1,546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.91x = 5,566,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,298.53/2,608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.58

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