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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.53, 3,510.61 and 1,549.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.53, 3,510.61 and 1,549.13 is: 2,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.53 : 3,510.61 = 1,549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.53/3,510.61 = 1,549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.53x = 3,510.61 × 1,549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.53x = 5,438,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,391.27/2,543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.13

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