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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.33, 3,510.52 and 1,612.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.33, 3,510.52 and 1,612.21 is: 2,223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.33 : 3,510.52 = 1,612.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.33/3,510.52 = 1,612.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.33x = 3,510.52 × 1,612.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.33x = 5,659,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,695.45/2,545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.56

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