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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.56, 3,677.48 and 1,545.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.56, 3,677.48 and 1,545.87 is: 2,132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.56 : 3,677.48 = 1,545.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.56/3,677.48 = 1,545.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.56x = 3,677.48 × 1,545.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.56x = 5,684,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,879.89/2,665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.72

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