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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.50, 3,677.54 and 1,545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.50, 3,677.54 and 1,545.68 is: 2,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.50 : 3,677.54 = 1,545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.50/3,677.54 = 1,545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.50x = 3,677.54 × 1,545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.50x = 5,684,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,300.03/2,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.35

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