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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.85, 3,678.89 and 1,547.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.85, 3,678.89 and 1,547.45 is: 2,135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.85 : 3,678.89 = 1,547.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.85/3,678.89 = 1,547.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.85x = 3,678.89 × 1,547.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.85x = 5,692,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,898.33/2,665.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.49

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