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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.68, 5,053.44 and 2,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.68, 5,053.44 and 2,546.88 is: 3,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.68 : 5,053.44 = 2,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.68/5,053.44 = 2,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.68x = 5,053.44 × 2,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.68x = 12,870,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,870,505.27/3,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.04

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