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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.27, 3,511.02 and 1,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.27, 3,511.02 and 1,425.13 is: 1,966.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.27 : 3,511.02 = 1,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.27/3,511.02 = 1,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.27x = 3,511.02 × 1,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.27x = 5,003,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,659.93/2,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.64

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