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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.77, 3,678.41 and 1,546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.77, 3,678.41 and 1,546.55 is: 2,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.77 : 3,678.41 = 1,546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.77/3,678.41 = 1,546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.77x = 3,678.41 × 1,546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.77x = 5,688,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,846.84/2,665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.03

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