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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.55, 3,012.94 and 1,545.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.55, 3,012.94 and 1,545.35 is: 2,131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.55 : 3,012.94 = 1,545.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.55/3,012.94 = 1,545.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.55x = 3,012.94 × 1,545.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.55x = 4,656,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,046.83/2,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.35

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