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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.32, 3,508.44 and 1,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.32, 3,508.44 and 1,845.20 is: 2,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.32 : 3,508.44 = 1,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.32/3,508.44 = 1,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.32x = 3,508.44 × 1,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.32x = 6,473,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,473,773.49/2,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.40

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