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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.44, 3,514.32 and 1,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.44, 3,514.32 and 1,759.20 is: 2,428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.44 : 3,514.32 = 1,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.44/3,514.32 = 1,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.44x = 3,514.32 × 1,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.44x = 6,182,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,391.74/2,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.81

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