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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.63, 3,110.00 and 1,545.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.63, 3,110.00 and 1,545.63 is: 2,133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.63 : 3,110.00 = 1,545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.63/3,110.00 = 1,545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.63x = 3,110.00 × 1,545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.63x = 4,806,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,901.57/2,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.91

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