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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.23, 3,507.06 and 1,422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.23, 3,507.06 and 1,422.10 is: 1,962.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.23 : 3,507.06 = 1,422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.23/3,507.06 = 1,422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.23x = 3,507.06 × 1,422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.23x = 4,987,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,365.38/2,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.58

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