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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.48, 4,534.86 and 2,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.48, 4,534.86 and 2,546.34 is: 3,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.48 : 4,534.86 = 2,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.48/4,534.86 = 2,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.48x = 4,534.86 × 2,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.48x = 11,547,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,547,295.41/3,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.79

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