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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.67, 3,678.80 and 1,546.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.67, 3,678.80 and 1,546.97 is: 2,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.67 : 3,678.80 = 1,546.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.67/3,678.80 = 1,546.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.67x = 3,678.80 × 1,546.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.67x = 5,690,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,967.11/2,665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.91

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