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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.99, 3,507.51 and 1,494.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.99, 3,507.51 and 1,494.27 is: 2,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.99 : 3,507.51 = 1,494.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.99/3,507.51 = 1,494.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.99x = 3,507.51 × 1,494.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.99x = 5,241,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,166.97/2,541.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.84

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