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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.54, 3,513.51 and 1,551.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.54, 3,513.51 and 1,551.47 is: 2,141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.54 : 3,513.51 = 1,551.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.54/3,513.51 = 1,551.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.54x = 3,513.51 × 1,551.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.54x = 5,451,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,087.79/2,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.43

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