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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.57, 5,435.49 and 1,545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.57, 5,435.49 and 1,545.57 is: 2,317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.57 : 5,435.49 = 1,545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.57/5,435.49 = 1,545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.57x = 5,435.49 × 1,545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.57x = 8,400,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,930.28/3,624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.77

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