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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.86, 3,110.36 and 1,545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.86, 3,110.36 and 1,545.88 is: 2,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.86 : 3,110.36 = 1,545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.86/3,110.36 = 1,545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.86x = 3,110.36 × 1,545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.86x = 4,808,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,243.32/2,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.28

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