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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.36, 3,510.93 and 1,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.36, 3,510.93 and 1,482 is: 2,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.36 : 3,510.93 = 1,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.36/3,510.93 = 1,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.36x = 3,510.93 × 1,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.36x = 5,203,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,198.26/2,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.99

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