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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.59, 4,879.69 and 2,544.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.59, 4,879.69 and 2,544.19 is: 3,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.59 : 4,879.69 = 2,544.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.59/4,879.69 = 2,544.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.59x = 4,879.69 × 2,544.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.59x = 12,414,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,881.70/3,537.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.42

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