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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.72, 3,047.57 and 1,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.72, 3,047.57 and 1,545.50 is: 2,130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.72 : 3,047.57 = 1,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.72/3,047.57 = 1,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.72x = 3,047.57 × 1,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.72x = 4,709,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,996.47/2,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.53

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