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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.73, 3,506.46 and 1,421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.73, 3,506.46 and 1,421.76 is: 1,962.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.73 : 3,506.46 = 1,421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.73/3,506.46 = 1,421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.73x = 3,506.46 × 1,421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.73x = 4,985,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,344.57/2,540.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.17

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