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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.14, 3,677.91 and 1,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.14, 3,677.91 and 1,546.74 is: 2,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.14 : 3,677.91 = 1,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.14/3,677.91 = 1,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.14x = 3,677.91 × 1,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.14x = 5,688,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,764.71/2,665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.51

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