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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.91, 3,512.28 and 1,550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.91, 3,512.28 and 1,550.33 is: 2,139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.91 : 3,512.28 = 1,550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.91/3,512.28 = 1,550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.91x = 3,512.28 × 1,550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.91x = 5,445,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,194.48/2,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.64

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