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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.94, 3,513.15 and 1,915.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.94, 3,513.15 and 1,915.66 is: 2,644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.94 : 3,513.15 = 1,915.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.94/3,513.15 = 1,915.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.94x = 3,513.15 × 1,915.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.94x = 6,730,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730,000.93/2,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.46

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