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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.09, 3,510.98 and 1,425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.09, 3,510.98 and 1,425.07 is: 1,966.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.09 : 3,510.98 = 1,425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.09/3,510.98 = 1,425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.09x = 3,510.98 × 1,425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.09x = 5,003,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,392.27/2,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.67

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