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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.98, 3,599.52 and 1,545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.98, 3,599.52 and 1,545.98 is: 2,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.98 : 3,599.52 = 1,545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.98/3,599.52 = 1,545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.98x = 3,599.52 × 1,545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.98x = 5,564,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,785.93/2,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.75

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