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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.61, 5,649.58 and 1,546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.61, 5,649.58 and 1,546.05 is: 2,318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.61 : 5,649.58 = 1,546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.61/5,649.58 = 1,546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.61x = 5,649.58 × 1,546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.61x = 8,734,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,533.16/3,767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.32

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