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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.04, 3,821.51 and 1,577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.04, 3,821.51 and 1,577.30 is: 2,368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.04 : 3,821.51 = 1,577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.04/3,821.51 = 1,577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.04x = 3,821.51 × 1,577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.04x = 6,027,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,027,652.56/2,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.39

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