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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.45, 3,676.96 and 1,546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.45, 3,676.96 and 1,546.06 is: 2,133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.45 : 3,676.96 = 1,546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.45/3,676.96 = 1,546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.45x = 3,676.96 × 1,546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.45x = 5,684,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,800.78/2,664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.57

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