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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.54, 3,492.19 and 2,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.54, 3,492.19 and 2,059.96 is: 2,841.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.54 : 3,492.19 = 2,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.54/3,492.19 = 2,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.54x = 3,492.19 × 2,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.54x = 7,193,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,757.83/2,531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.66

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