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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.78, 3,518.39 and 1,554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.78, 3,518.39 and 1,554.41 is: 2,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.78 : 3,518.39 = 1,554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.78/3,518.39 = 1,554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.78x = 3,518.39 × 1,554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.78x = 5,469,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,033.28/2,548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.75

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