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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.52, 3,504.36 and 1,919.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.52, 3,504.36 and 1,919.44 is: 2,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.52 : 3,504.36 = 1,919.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.52/3,504.36 = 1,919.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.52x = 3,504.36 × 1,919.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.52x = 6,726,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,726,408.76/2,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.61

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