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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.60, 8,193.90 and 2,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.60, 8,193.90 and 2,546.60 is: 3,819.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.60 : 8,193.90 = 2,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.60/8,193.90 = 2,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.60x = 8,193.90 × 2,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.60x = 20,866,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,866,585.74/5,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.90

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