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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.15, 2,958.80 and 1,547.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.15, 2,958.80 and 1,547.64 is: 2,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.15 : 2,958.80 = 1,547.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.15/2,958.80 = 1,547.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.15x = 2,958.80 × 1,547.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.15x = 4,579,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,149.49/2,145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.65

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