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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.81, 3,678.56 and 1,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.81, 3,678.56 and 1,546.82 is: 2,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.81 : 3,678.56 = 1,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.81/3,678.56 = 1,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.81x = 3,678.56 × 1,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.81x = 5,690,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,062.45/2,665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.46

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