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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.77, 3,513.29 and 1,550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.77, 3,513.29 and 1,550.88 is: 2,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.77 : 3,513.29 = 1,550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.77/3,513.29 = 1,550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.77x = 3,513.29 × 1,550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.77x = 5,448,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,448,691.20/2,545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.29

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