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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.88, 3,677.52 and 1,546.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.88, 3,677.52 and 1,546.47 is: 2,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.88 : 3,677.52 = 1,546.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.88/3,677.52 = 1,546.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.88x = 3,677.52 × 1,546.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.88x = 5,687,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,180.15/2,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.12

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