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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.36, 3,506.65 and 1,464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.36, 3,506.65 and 1,464.47 is: 2,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.36 : 3,506.65 = 1,464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.36/3,506.65 = 1,464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.36x = 3,506.65 × 1,464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.36x = 5,135,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,383.73/2,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.72

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