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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.14, 3,775.94 and 1,544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.14, 3,775.94 and 1,544.21 is: 2,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.14 : 3,775.94 = 1,544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.14/3,775.94 = 1,544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.14x = 3,775.94 × 1,544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.14x = 5,830,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830,844.31/2,520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.70

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