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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.33, 2,987.80 and 1,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.33, 2,987.80 and 1,545.25 is: 2,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.33 : 2,987.80 = 1,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.33/2,987.80 = 1,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.33x = 2,987.80 × 1,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.33x = 4,616,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,897.95/2,167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.22

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