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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.58, 5,052.96 and 2,546.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.58, 5,052.96 and 2,546.58 is: 3,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.58 : 5,052.96 = 2,546.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.58/5,052.96 = 2,546.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.58x = 5,052.96 × 2,546.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.58x = 12,867,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,867,766.88/3,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.43

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