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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.51, 3,506.76 and 1,545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.51, 3,506.76 and 1,545.06 is: 2,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.51 : 3,506.76 = 1,545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.51/3,506.76 = 1,545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.51x = 3,506.76 × 1,545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.51x = 5,418,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,154.61/2,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.86

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