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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.44, 3,221.50 and 1,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.44, 3,221.50 and 1,545.12 is: 2,134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.44 : 3,221.50 = 1,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.44/3,221.50 = 1,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.44x = 3,221.50 × 1,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.44x = 4,977,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,604.08/2,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.08

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