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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.51, 2,132.24 and 1,015.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.51, 2,132.24 and 1,015.05 is: 1,400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.51 : 2,132.24 = 1,015.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.51/2,132.24 = 1,015.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.51x = 2,132.24 × 1,015.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.51x = 2,164,325.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,325.14/1,545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.40

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