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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.79, 3,845.99 and 1,453.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.79, 3,845.99 and 1,453.82 is: 2,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.79 : 3,845.99 = 1,453.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.79/3,845.99 = 1,453.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.79x = 3,845.99 × 1,453.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.79x = 5,591,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591,357.95/2,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.20

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