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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.14, 3,518.13 and 1,554.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.14, 3,518.13 and 1,554.39 is: 2,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.14 : 3,518.13 = 1,554.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.14/3,518.13 = 1,554.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.14x = 3,518.13 × 1,554.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.14x = 5,468,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468,551.92/2,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.26

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