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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.60, 3,503.74 and 2,171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.60, 3,503.74 and 2,171.38 is: 2,988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.60 : 3,503.74 = 2,171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.60/3,503.74 = 2,171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.60x = 3,503.74 × 2,171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.60x = 7,607,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,950.96/2,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.67

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