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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.62, 3,511.17 and 1,425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.62, 3,511.17 and 1,425.61 is: 1,967.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.62 : 3,511.17 = 1,425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.62/3,511.17 = 1,425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.62x = 3,511.17 × 1,425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.62x = 5,005,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,550.29/2,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.11

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