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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.27, 3,506.58 and 1,464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.27, 3,506.58 and 1,464.39 is: 2,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.27 : 3,506.58 = 1,464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.27/3,506.58 = 1,464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.27x = 3,506.58 × 1,464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.27x = 5,135,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,000.69/2,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.64

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