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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.91, 5,681.48 and 2,546.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.91, 5,681.48 and 2,546.51 is: 3,513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.91 : 5,681.48 = 2,546.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.91/5,681.48 = 2,546.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.91x = 5,681.48 × 2,546.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.91x = 14,467,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467,904.49/4,117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.41

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