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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.14, 3,597.92 and 1,544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.14, 3,597.92 and 1,544.89 is: 2,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.14 : 3,597.92 = 1,544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.14/3,597.92 = 1,544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.14x = 3,597.92 × 1,544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.14x = 5,558,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,386.45/2,607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.99

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