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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.13, 3,512.68 and 1,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.13, 3,512.68 and 1,550.27 is: 2,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.13 : 3,512.68 = 1,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.13/3,512.68 = 1,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.13x = 3,512.68 × 1,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.13x = 5,445,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,607.33/2,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.62

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