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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.45, 4,291.65 and 2,545.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.45, 4,291.65 and 2,545.02 is: 3,517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.45 : 4,291.65 = 2,545.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.45/4,291.65 = 2,545.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.45x = 4,291.65 × 2,545.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.45x = 10,922,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922,335.08/3,105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.15

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