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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.93, 3,511.70 and 1,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.93, 3,511.70 and 1,425.80 is: 1,967.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.93 : 3,511.70 = 1,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.93/3,511.70 = 1,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.93x = 3,511.70 × 1,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.93x = 5,006,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006,981.86/2,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.43

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