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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.89, 4,295.16 and 1,545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.89, 4,295.16 and 1,545.13 is: 2,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.89 : 4,295.16 = 1,545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.89/4,295.16 = 1,545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.89x = 4,295.16 × 1,545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.89x = 6,636,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,580.57/2,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.52

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