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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.64, 4,758.60 and 2,545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.64, 4,758.60 and 2,545.27 is: 3,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.64 : 4,758.60 = 2,545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.64/4,758.60 = 2,545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.64x = 4,758.60 × 2,545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.64x = 12,111,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,111,921.82/3,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.23

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