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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.89, 3,677.94 and 1,546.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.89, 3,677.94 and 1,546.65 is: 2,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.89 : 3,677.94 = 1,546.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.89/3,677.94 = 1,546.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.89x = 3,677.94 × 1,546.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.89x = 5,688,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,485.90/2,665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.80

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