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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.92, 3,513.12 and 1,497.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.92, 3,513.12 and 1,497.84 is: 2,066.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.92 : 3,513.12 = 1,497.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.92/3,513.12 = 1,497.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.92x = 3,513.12 × 1,497.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.92x = 5,262,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,091.66/2,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.87

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