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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.93, 3,516.30 and 2,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.93, 3,516.30 and 2,028.34 is: 2,801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.93 : 3,516.30 = 2,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.93/3,516.30 = 2,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.93x = 3,516.30 × 2,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.93x = 7,132,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132,224.22/2,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.43

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