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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.20, 3,292.29 and 1,545.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.20, 3,292.29 and 1,545.95 is: 2,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.20 : 3,292.29 = 1,545.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.20/3,292.29 = 1,545.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.20x = 3,292.29 × 1,545.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.20x = 5,089,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,699.26/2,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.87

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