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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.72, 3,011.62 and 1,545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.72, 3,011.62 and 1,545.07 is: 2,314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.72 : 3,011.62 = 1,545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.72/3,011.62 = 1,545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.72x = 3,011.62 × 1,545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.72x = 4,653,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,163.71/2,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.18

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