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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.92, 3,506.22 and 1,492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.92, 3,506.22 and 1,492.84 is: 2,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.92 : 3,506.22 = 1,492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.92/3,506.22 = 1,492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.92x = 3,506.22 × 1,492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.92x = 5,234,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,225.46/2,540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.97

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