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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.50, 3,678.92 and 1,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.50, 3,678.92 and 1,546.68 is: 2,134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.50 : 3,678.92 = 1,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.50/3,678.92 = 1,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.50x = 3,678.92 × 1,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.50x = 5,690,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,111.99/2,665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.73

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