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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.69, 3,511.38 and 1,482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.69, 3,511.38 and 1,482.68 is: 2,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.69 : 3,511.38 = 1,482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.69/3,511.38 = 1,482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.69x = 3,511.38 × 1,482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.69x = 5,206,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,235.34/2,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.92

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