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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.59, 4,889.33 and 2,551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.59, 4,889.33 and 2,551.19 is: 3,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.59 : 4,889.33 = 2,551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.59/4,889.33 = 2,551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.59x = 4,889.33 × 2,551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.59x = 12,473,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,473,572.60/3,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.05

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