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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.93, 3,513.63 and 1,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.93, 3,513.63 and 1,551.30 is: 2,140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.93 : 3,513.63 = 1,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.93/3,513.63 = 1,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.93x = 3,513.63 × 1,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.93x = 5,450,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,697.90/2,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.94

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