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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.14, 3,516.97 and 1,554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.14, 3,516.97 and 1,554.18 is: 2,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.14 : 3,516.97 = 1,554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.14/3,516.97 = 1,554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.14x = 3,516.97 × 1,554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.14x = 5,466,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466,004.43/2,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.25

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