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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.01, 3,513.34 and 1,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.01, 3,513.34 and 1,601.26 is: 2,210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.01 : 3,513.34 = 1,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.01/3,513.34 = 1,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.01x = 3,513.34 × 1,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.01x = 5,625,770.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,770.81/2,545.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.51

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