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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.72, 3,511.92 and 1,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.72, 3,511.92 and 1,661.20 is: 2,291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.72 : 3,511.92 = 1,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.72/3,511.92 = 1,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.72x = 3,511.92 × 1,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.72x = 5,834,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,001.50/2,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.69

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