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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.05, 3,812.04 and 1,568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.05, 3,812.04 and 1,568.19 is: 2,348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.05 : 3,812.04 = 1,568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.05/3,812.04 = 1,568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.05x = 3,812.04 × 1,568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.05x = 5,978,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,003.01/2,545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.87

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