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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.28, 3,510.27 and 1,883.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.28, 3,510.27 and 1,883.73 is: 2,597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.28 : 3,510.27 = 1,883.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.28/3,510.27 = 1,883.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.28x = 3,510.27 × 1,883.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.28x = 6,612,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,400.91/2,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.91

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