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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.22, 3,510.72 and 1,425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.22, 3,510.72 and 1,425.05 is: 1,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.22 : 3,510.72 = 1,425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.22/3,510.72 = 1,425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.22x = 3,510.72 × 1,425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.22x = 5,002,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,951.54/2,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.40

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