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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.20, 3,508.68 and 2,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.20, 3,508.68 and 2,102.32 is: 2,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.20 : 3,508.68 = 2,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.20/3,508.68 = 2,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.20x = 3,508.68 × 2,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.20x = 7,376,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376,368.14/2,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.15

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