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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.15, 3,506.44 and 1,422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.15, 3,506.44 and 1,422.04 is: 1,962.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.15 : 3,506.44 = 1,422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.15/3,506.44 = 1,422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.15x = 3,506.44 × 1,422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.15x = 4,986,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,297.94/2,541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.22

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