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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.65, 4,163.64 and 2,546.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.65, 4,163.64 and 2,546.51 is: 3,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.65 : 4,163.64 = 2,546.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.65/4,163.64 = 2,546.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.65x = 4,163.64 × 2,546.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.65x = 10,602,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602,720.53/3,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.06

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