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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.03, 3,782.45 and 1,548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.03, 3,782.45 and 1,548.03 is: 2,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.03 : 3,782.45 = 1,548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.03/3,782.45 = 1,548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.03x = 3,782.45 × 1,548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.03x = 5,855,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,855,346.07/2,520.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.52

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