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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.03, 3,512.35 and 1,497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.03, 3,512.35 and 1,497.30 is: 2,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.03 : 3,512.35 = 1,497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.03/3,512.35 = 1,497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.03x = 3,512.35 × 1,497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.03x = 5,259,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,030.36/2,545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.39

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