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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.53, 3,511.99 and 1,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.53, 3,511.99 and 1,550.13 is: 2,139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.53 : 3,511.99 = 1,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.53/3,511.99 = 1,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.53x = 3,511.99 × 1,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.53x = 5,444,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,444,041.06/2,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.51

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