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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.31, 3,677.13 and 1,545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.31, 3,677.13 and 1,545.62 is: 2,132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.31 : 3,677.13 = 1,545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.31/3,677.13 = 1,545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.31x = 3,677.13 × 1,545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.31x = 5,683,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,427.28/2,665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.37

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