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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.48, 3,510.54 and 1,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.48, 3,510.54 and 1,549.44 is: 2,137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.48 : 3,510.54 = 1,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.48/3,510.54 = 1,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.48x = 3,510.54 × 1,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.48x = 5,439,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,371.10/2,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.71

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