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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.34, 3,506.09 and 1,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.34, 3,506.09 and 1,492.20 is: 2,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.34 : 3,506.09 = 1,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.34/3,506.09 = 1,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.34x = 3,506.09 × 1,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.34x = 5,231,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,780.04/2,540.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.48

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