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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.37, 3,678.39 and 1,546.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.37, 3,678.39 and 1,546.58 is: 2,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.37 : 3,678.39 = 1,546.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.37/3,678.39 = 1,546.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.37x = 3,678.39 × 1,546.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.37x = 5,688,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,906.01/2,665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.38

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