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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.08, 3,369.63 and 1,545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.08, 3,369.63 and 1,545.48 is: 2,131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.08 : 3,369.63 = 1,545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.08/3,369.63 = 1,545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.08x = 3,369.63 × 1,545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.08x = 5,207,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,695.77/2,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.61

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