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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.50, 3,504.68 and 1,420.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.50, 3,504.68 and 1,420.37 is: 1,960.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.50 : 3,504.68 = 1,420.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.50/3,504.68 = 1,420.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.50x = 3,504.68 × 1,420.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.50x = 4,977,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,952.96/2,539.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.21

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