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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.57, 3,511.32 and 1,410.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.57, 3,511.32 and 1,410.23 is: 1,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.57 : 3,511.32 = 1,410.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.57/3,511.32 = 1,410.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.57x = 3,511.32 × 1,410.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.57x = 4,951,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,768.80/2,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.01

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