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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.30, 3,781.24 and 1,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.30, 3,781.24 and 1,545.28 is: 2,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.30 : 3,781.24 = 1,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.30/3,781.24 = 1,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.30x = 3,781.24 × 1,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.30x = 5,843,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,074.55/2,740.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.28

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