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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.55, 3,510.53 and 1,549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.55, 3,510.53 and 1,549.22 is: 2,138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.55 : 3,510.53 = 1,549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.55/3,510.53 = 1,549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.55x = 3,510.53 × 1,549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.55x = 5,438,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,557.99/2,543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.18

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