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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.23, 3,819.06 and 2,236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.23, 3,819.06 and 2,236.62 is: 3,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.23 : 3,819.06 = 2,236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.23/3,819.06 = 2,236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.23x = 3,819.06 × 2,236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.23x = 8,541,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541,785.98/2,545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.00

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