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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.81, 3,506.22 and 1,421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.81, 3,506.22 and 1,421.86 is: 1,962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.81 : 3,506.22 = 1,421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.81/3,506.22 = 1,421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.81x = 3,506.22 × 1,421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.81x = 4,985,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,345.20/2,540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.11

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