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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.43, 3,511.38 and 1,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.43, 3,511.38 and 1,425.36 is: 1,967.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.43 : 3,511.38 = 1,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.43/3,511.38 = 1,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.43x = 3,511.38 × 1,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.43x = 5,004,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,980.60/2,544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.03

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