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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.47, 2,316.98 and 1,106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.47, 2,316.98 and 1,106.39 is: 1,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.47 : 2,316.98 = 1,106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.47/2,316.98 = 1,106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.47x = 2,316.98 × 1,106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.47x = 2,563,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,466.39/1,545.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.70

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