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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.76, 3,507.60 and 1,479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.76, 3,507.60 and 1,479.58 is: 2,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.76 : 3,507.60 = 1,479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.76/3,507.60 = 1,479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.76x = 3,507.60 × 1,479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.76x = 5,189,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,774.81/2,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.80

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