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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.31, 4,815.44 and 2,546.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.31, 4,815.44 and 2,546.43 is: 3,511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.31 : 4,815.44 = 2,546.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.31/4,815.44 = 2,546.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.31x = 4,815.44 × 2,546.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.31x = 12,262,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,262,180.88/3,492.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.19

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