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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.99, 3,513.68 and 1,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.99, 3,513.68 and 1,426.91 is: 1,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.99 : 3,513.68 = 1,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.99/3,513.68 = 1,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.99x = 3,513.68 × 1,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.99x = 5,013,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,680.43/2,545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.25

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