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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.75, 4,503.48 and 1,545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.75, 4,503.48 and 1,545.13 is: 2,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.75 : 4,503.48 = 1,545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.75/4,503.48 = 1,545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.75x = 4,503.48 × 1,545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.75x = 6,958,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,462.05/3,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.82

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