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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.93, 3,512.07 and 1,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.93, 3,512.07 and 1,425.87 is: 1,967.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.93 : 3,512.07 = 1,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.93/3,512.07 = 1,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.93x = 3,512.07 × 1,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.93x = 5,007,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,755.25/2,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.74

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