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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.52, 3,506.52 and 1,493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.52, 3,506.52 and 1,493.92 is: 2,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.52 : 3,506.52 = 1,493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.52/3,506.52 = 1,493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.52x = 3,506.52 × 1,493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.52x = 5,238,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,460.36/2,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.15

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