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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.94, 3,511.76 and 2,152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.94, 3,511.76 and 2,152.46 is: 2,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.94 : 3,511.76 = 2,152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.94/3,511.76 = 2,152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.94x = 3,511.76 × 2,152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.94x = 7,558,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,922.93/2,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.01

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