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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.51, 3,816.26 and 1,713.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.51, 3,816.26 and 1,713.49 is: 2,568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.51 : 3,816.26 = 1,713.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.51/3,816.26 = 1,713.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.51x = 3,816.26 × 1,713.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.51x = 6,539,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,121.30/2,545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.89

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