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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.87, 3,506.24 and 1,421.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.87, 3,506.24 and 1,421.62 is: 1,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.87 : 3,506.24 = 1,421.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.87/3,506.24 = 1,421.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.87x = 3,506.24 × 1,421.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.87x = 4,984,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,530.37/2,540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.74

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