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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.37, 4,068.19 and 1,545.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.37, 4,068.19 and 1,545.33 is: 2,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.37 : 4,068.19 = 1,545.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.37/4,068.19 = 1,545.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.37x = 4,068.19 × 1,545.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.37x = 6,286,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286,696.05/2,714.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.08

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