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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.21, 3,515.16 and 2,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.21, 3,515.16 and 2,049.49 is: 2,830.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.21 : 3,515.16 = 2,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.21/3,515.16 = 2,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.21x = 3,515.16 × 2,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.21x = 7,204,285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,285.27/2,545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.53

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