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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.46, 3,629.71 and 1,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.46, 3,629.71 and 1,545.96 is: 2,315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.46 : 3,629.71 = 1,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.46/3,629.71 = 1,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.46x = 3,629.71 × 1,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.46x = 5,611,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,386.47/2,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.44

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