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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.03, 3,505.48 and 1,545.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.03, 3,505.48 and 1,545.37 is: 2,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.03 : 3,505.48 = 1,545.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.03/3,505.48 = 1,545.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.03x = 3,505.48 × 1,545.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.03x = 5,417,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,251.00/2,540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.75

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