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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.48, 3,812.94 and 2,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.48, 3,812.94 and 2,085.48 is: 3,125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.48 : 3,812.94 = 2,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.48/3,812.94 = 2,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.48x = 3,812.94 × 2,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.48x = 7,951,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,951,810.11/2,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.12

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