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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.01, 3,631.33 and 1,545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.01, 3,631.33 and 1,545.48 is: 2,316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.01 : 3,631.33 = 1,545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.01/3,631.33 = 1,545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.01x = 3,631.33 × 1,545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.01x = 5,612,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,149.82/2,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.19

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