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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.77, 3,511.68 and 1,425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.77, 3,511.68 and 1,425.70 is: 1,967.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.77 : 3,511.68 = 1,425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.77/3,511.68 = 1,425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.77x = 3,511.68 × 1,425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.77x = 5,006,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006,605.23/2,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.41

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