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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.85, 3,509.95 and 2,191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.85, 3,509.95 and 2,191.39 is: 3,022.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.85 : 3,509.95 = 2,191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.85/3,509.95 = 2,191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.85x = 3,509.95 × 2,191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.85x = 7,691,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,663.29/2,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.44

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