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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.16, 3,512.36 and 1,410.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.16, 3,512.36 and 1,410.86 is: 1,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.16 : 3,512.36 = 1,410.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.16/3,512.36 = 1,410.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.16x = 3,512.36 × 1,410.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.16x = 4,955,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,449.96/2,545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.01

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