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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.76, 3,245.72 and 1,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.76, 3,245.72 and 1,544.90 is: 2,132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.76 : 3,245.72 = 1,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.76/3,245.72 = 1,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.76x = 3,245.72 × 1,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.76x = 5,014,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,312.83/2,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.15

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