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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.52, 11,609.40 and 2,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.52, 11,609.40 and 2,546 is: 3,818.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.52 : 11,609.40 = 2,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.52/11,609.40 = 2,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.52x = 11,609.40 × 2,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.52x = 29,557,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,557,532.40/7,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.05

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