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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.75, 3,511.76 and 2,398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.75, 3,511.76 and 2,398.95 is: 3,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.75 : 3,511.76 = 2,398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.75/3,511.76 = 2,398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.75x = 3,511.76 × 2,398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.75x = 8,424,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424,524.66/2,544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.55

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