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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.08, 3,512.10 and 1,425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.08, 3,512.10 and 1,425.93 is: 1,967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.08 : 3,512.10 = 1,425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.08/3,512.10 = 1,425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.08x = 3,512.10 × 1,425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.08x = 5,008,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,008.75/2,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.72

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