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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.96, 3,512.52 and 2,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.96, 3,512.52 and 2,047.44 is: 2,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.96 : 3,512.52 = 2,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.96/3,512.52 = 2,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.96x = 3,512.52 × 2,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.96x = 7,191,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,673.95/2,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.85

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