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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.42, 3,511.29 and 1,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.42, 3,511.29 and 1,425.42 is: 1,967.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.42 : 3,511.29 = 1,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.42/3,511.29 = 1,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.42x = 3,511.29 × 1,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.42x = 5,005,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,062.99/2,544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.07

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