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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.76, 2,819.31 and 1,455.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.76, 2,819.31 and 1,455.27 is: 2,005.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.76 : 2,819.31 = 1,455.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.76/2,819.31 = 1,455.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.76x = 2,819.31 × 1,455.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.76x = 4,102,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,857.26/2,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.54

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