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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.50, 3,511.16 and 1,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.50, 3,511.16 and 1,425.38 is: 1,966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.50 : 3,511.16 = 1,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.50/3,511.16 = 1,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.50x = 3,511.16 × 1,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.50x = 5,004,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,737.24/2,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.88

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