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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.78, 3,549.53 and 1,545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.78, 3,549.53 and 1,545.55 is: 2,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.78 : 3,549.53 = 1,545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.78/3,549.53 = 1,545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.78x = 3,549.53 × 1,545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.78x = 5,485,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,971.08/2,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.98

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