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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.58, 3,505.92 and 1,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.58, 3,505.92 and 1,493.44 is: 2,060.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.58 : 3,505.92 = 1,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.58/3,505.92 = 1,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.58x = 3,505.92 × 1,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.58x = 5,235,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,881.16/2,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.09

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