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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.27, 3,140.06 and 1,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.27, 3,140.06 and 1,541.25 is: 2,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.27 : 3,140.06 = 1,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.27/3,140.06 = 1,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.27x = 3,140.06 × 1,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.27x = 4,839,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,609.77/2,085.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.86

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