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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.63, 3,678.49 and 1,546.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.63, 3,678.49 and 1,546.49 is: 2,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.63 : 3,678.49 = 1,546.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.63/3,678.49 = 1,546.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.63x = 3,678.49 × 1,546.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.63x = 5,688,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,721.88/2,665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.10

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