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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.57, 3,217.96 and 1,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.57, 3,217.96 and 1,545.25 is: 2,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.57 : 3,217.96 = 1,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.57/3,217.96 = 1,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.57x = 3,217.96 × 1,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.57x = 4,972,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,540.78/2,332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.79

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