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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.39, 3,515.32 and 1,499.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.39, 3,515.32 and 1,499.51 is: 2,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.39 : 3,515.32 = 1,499.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.39/3,515.32 = 1,499.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.39x = 3,515.32 × 1,499.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.39x = 5,271,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,257.49/2,547.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.28

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