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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.84, 3,506.72 and 1,492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.84, 3,506.72 and 1,492.92 is: 2,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.84 : 3,506.72 = 1,492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.84/3,506.72 = 1,492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.84x = 3,506.72 × 1,492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.84x = 5,235,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,244.96/2,540.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.44

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