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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.68, 2,307.29 and 1,431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.68, 2,307.29 and 1,431.47 is: 2,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.68 : 2,307.29 = 1,431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.68/2,307.29 = 1,431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.68x = 2,307.29 × 1,431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.68x = 3,302,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,797.72/1,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.80

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