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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.56, 3,798.80 and 2,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.56, 3,798.80 and 2,530.96 is: 3,777.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.56 : 3,798.80 = 2,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.56/3,798.80 = 2,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.56x = 3,798.80 × 2,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.56x = 9,614,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,610.85/2,545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.01

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