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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.15, 3,678.66 and 1,546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.15, 3,678.66 and 1,546.46 is: 2,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.15 : 3,678.66 = 1,546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.15/3,678.66 = 1,546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.15x = 3,678.66 × 1,546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.15x = 5,688,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,882.15/2,666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.75

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