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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.43, 3,819.62 and 1,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.43, 3,819.62 and 1,375.46 is: 2,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.43 : 3,819.62 = 1,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.43/3,819.62 = 1,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.43x = 3,819.62 × 1,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.43x = 5,253,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,734.53/2,545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.99

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