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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.83, 3,678.03 and 1,546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.83, 3,678.03 and 1,546.38 is: 2,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.83 : 3,678.03 = 1,546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.83/3,678.03 = 1,546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.83x = 3,678.03 × 1,546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.83x = 5,687,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,632.03/2,665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.53

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