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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.68, 2,327.75 and 1,401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.68, 2,327.75 and 1,401.09 is: 2,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.68 : 2,327.75 = 1,401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.68/2,327.75 = 1,401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.68x = 2,327.75 × 1,401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.68x = 3,261,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,380.24/1,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.00

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