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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.70, 3,678.85 and 1,546.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.70, 3,678.85 and 1,546.99 is: 2,134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.70 : 3,678.85 = 1,546.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.70/3,678.85 = 1,546.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.70x = 3,678.85 × 1,546.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.70x = 5,691,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,125.77/2,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.15

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