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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.52, 3,525.27 and 2,474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.52, 3,525.27 and 2,474.12 is: 3,431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.52 : 3,525.27 = 2,474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.52/3,525.27 = 2,474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.52x = 3,525.27 × 2,474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.52x = 8,721,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,941.01/2,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.78

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