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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.80, 3,511.86 and 1,550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.80, 3,511.86 and 1,550.12 is: 2,139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.80 : 3,511.86 = 1,550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.80/3,511.86 = 1,550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.80x = 3,511.86 × 1,550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.80x = 5,443,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,804.42/2,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.19

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