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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.76, 5,741.94 and 2,546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.76, 5,741.94 and 2,546.92 is: 3,513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.76 : 5,741.94 = 2,546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.76/5,741.94 = 2,546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.76x = 5,741.94 × 2,546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.76x = 14,624,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624,261.82/4,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.12

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