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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.58, 3,351.64 and 1,545.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.58, 3,351.64 and 1,545.67 is: 2,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.58 : 3,351.64 = 1,545.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.58/3,351.64 = 1,545.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.58x = 3,351.64 × 1,545.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.58x = 5,180,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,529.40/2,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.27

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