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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.72, 4,156.02 and 1,546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.72, 4,156.02 and 1,546.11 is: 2,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.72 : 4,156.02 = 1,546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.72/4,156.02 = 1,546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.72x = 4,156.02 × 1,546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.72x = 6,425,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,664.08/2,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.29

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