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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.99, 3,512.89 and 1,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.99, 3,512.89 and 1,483.52 is: 2,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.99 : 3,512.89 = 1,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.99/3,512.89 = 1,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.99x = 3,512.89 × 1,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.99x = 5,211,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,442.57/2,545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.92

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