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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.64, 3,677.14 and 1,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.64, 3,677.14 and 1,545.56 is: 2,132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.64 : 3,677.14 = 1,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.64/3,677.14 = 1,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.64x = 3,677.14 × 1,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.64x = 5,683,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,240.50/2,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.84

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