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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.58, 3,350.26 and 1,544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.58, 3,350.26 and 1,544.67 is: 2,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.58 : 3,350.26 = 1,544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.58/3,350.26 = 1,544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.58x = 3,350.26 × 1,544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.58x = 5,175,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,046.11/2,428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.89

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