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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.02, 3,444.57 and 1,539.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.02, 3,444.57 and 1,539.14 is: 2,124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.02 : 3,444.57 = 1,539.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.02/3,444.57 = 1,539.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.02x = 3,444.57 × 1,539.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.02x = 5,301,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,675.47/2,496.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.05

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