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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.03, 3,505.46 and 1,492.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.03, 3,505.46 and 1,492.35 is: 2,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.03 : 3,505.46 = 1,492.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.03/3,505.46 = 1,492.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.03x = 3,505.46 × 1,492.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.03x = 5,231,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,365.77/2,541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.76

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