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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.57, 3,292.86 and 1,544.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.57, 3,292.86 and 1,544.79 is: 2,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.57 : 3,292.86 = 1,544.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.57/3,292.86 = 1,544.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.57x = 3,292.86 × 1,544.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.57x = 5,086,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086,795.34/2,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.32

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