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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.77, 3,511.82 and 1,482.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.77, 3,511.82 and 1,482.51 is: 2,045.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.77 : 3,511.82 = 1,482.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.77/3,511.82 = 1,482.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.77x = 3,511.82 × 1,482.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.77x = 5,206,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,311.97/2,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.89

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