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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.54, 3,514.12 and 2,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.54, 3,514.12 and 2,409.88 is: 3,326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.54 : 3,514.12 = 2,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.54/3,514.12 = 2,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.54x = 3,514.12 × 2,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.54x = 8,468,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,607.51/2,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.84

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