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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.32, 3,512.54 and 1,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.32, 3,512.54 and 1,550.60 is: 2,139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.32 : 3,512.54 = 1,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.32/3,512.54 = 1,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.32x = 3,512.54 × 1,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.32x = 5,446,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,559.46/2,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.83

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