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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.26, 3,510.98 and 1,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.26, 3,510.98 and 1,482.06 is: 2,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.26 : 3,510.98 = 1,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.26/3,510.98 = 1,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.26x = 3,510.98 × 1,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.26x = 5,203,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,483.02/2,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.19

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