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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.38, 3,678.18 and 1,546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.38, 3,678.18 and 1,546.29 is: 2,133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.38 : 3,678.18 = 1,546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.38/3,678.18 = 1,546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.38x = 3,678.18 × 1,546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.38x = 5,687,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,532.95/2,665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.85

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