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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.58, 3,799.54 and 2,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.58, 3,799.54 and 2,245.60 is: 3,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.58 : 3,799.54 = 2,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.58/3,799.54 = 2,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.58x = 3,799.54 × 2,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.58x = 8,532,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,231.91/2,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.10

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