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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.24, 3,512.70 and 1,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.24, 3,512.70 and 1,497.28 is: 2,066.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.24 : 3,512.70 = 1,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.24/3,512.70 = 1,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.24x = 3,512.70 × 1,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.24x = 5,259,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,495.46/2,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.40

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