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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.06, 2,329.14 and 1,413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.06, 2,329.14 and 1,413.71 is: 2,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.06 : 2,329.14 = 1,413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.06/2,329.14 = 1,413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.06x = 2,329.14 × 1,413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.06x = 3,292,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,725.60/1,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.13

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