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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.52, 3,081.63 and 1,645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.52, 3,081.63 and 1,645.03 is: 2,267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.52 : 3,081.63 = 1,645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.52/3,081.63 = 1,645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.52x = 3,081.63 × 1,645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.52x = 5,069,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,373.80/2,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.65

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