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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.75, 3,808.07 and 2,390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.75, 3,808.07 and 2,390.23 is: 3,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.75 : 3,808.07 = 2,390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.75/3,808.07 = 2,390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.75x = 3,808.07 × 2,390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.75x = 9,102,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,163.16/2,545.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.43

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