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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.65, 2,316.45 and 1,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.65, 2,316.45 and 1,347 is: 2,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.65 : 2,316.45 = 1,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.65/2,316.45 = 1,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.65x = 2,316.45 × 1,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.65x = 3,120,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,263.20/1,545.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.74

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