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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.08, 3,815.46 and 1,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.08, 3,815.46 and 1,005 is: 1,506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.08 : 3,815.46 = 1,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.08/3,815.46 = 1,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.08x = 3,815.46 × 1,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.08x = 3,834,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,537.30/2,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.65

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