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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.52, 2,497.52 and 1,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.52, 2,497.52 and 1,545 is: 2,133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.52 : 2,497.52 = 1,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.52/2,497.52 = 1,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.52x = 2,497.52 × 1,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.52x = 3,858,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,668.40/1,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.61

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