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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.92, 3,510.60 and 1,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.92, 3,510.60 and 1,424.92 is: 1,966.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.92 : 3,510.60 = 1,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.92/3,510.60 = 1,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.92x = 3,510.60 × 1,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.92x = 5,002,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,324.15/2,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.38

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