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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.53, 3,816.76 and 2,481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.53, 3,816.76 and 2,481.71 is: 3,722.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.53 : 3,816.76 = 2,481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.53/3,816.76 = 2,481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.53x = 3,816.76 × 2,481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.53x = 9,472,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,472,094.80/2,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.53

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