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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.14, 3,217.79 and 1,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.14, 3,217.79 and 1,545.44 is: 2,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.14 : 3,217.79 = 1,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.14/3,217.79 = 1,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.14x = 3,217.79 × 1,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.14x = 4,972,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,889.15/2,331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.25

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