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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.89, 3,512.12 and 1,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.89, 3,512.12 and 1,425.92 is: 1,967.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.89 : 3,512.12 = 1,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.89/3,512.12 = 1,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.89x = 3,512.12 × 1,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.89x = 5,008,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,003.80/2,544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.87

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