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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649, 8,473.50 and 1,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649, 8,473.50 and 1,545 is: 2,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649 : 8,473.50 = 1,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649/8,473.50 = 1,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649x = 8,473.50 × 1,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649x = 13,091,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,091,557.50/5,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.50

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