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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.29, 3,815.55 and 1,138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.29, 3,815.55 and 1,138.95 is: 1,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.29 : 3,815.55 = 1,138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.29/3,815.55 = 1,138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.29x = 3,815.55 × 1,138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.29x = 4,345,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,720.67/2,545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.36

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