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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.65, 4,546.89 and 2,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.65, 4,546.89 and 2,545.92 is: 3,514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.65 : 4,546.89 = 2,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.65/4,546.89 = 2,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.65x = 4,546.89 × 2,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.65x = 11,575,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575,982.72/3,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.64

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