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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.59, 3,511.28 and 1,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.59, 3,511.28 and 1,425.44 is: 1,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.59 : 3,511.28 = 1,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.59/3,511.28 = 1,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.59x = 3,511.28 × 1,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.59x = 5,005,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,104.97/2,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.96

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