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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.36, 3,504.87 and 1,421.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.36, 3,504.87 and 1,421.15 is: 1,960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.36 : 3,504.87 = 1,421.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.36/3,504.87 = 1,421.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.36x = 3,504.87 × 1,421.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.36x = 4,980,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,928.48/2,540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.72

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