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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.60, 2,935.56 and 1,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.60, 2,935.56 and 1,541.20 is: 2,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.60 : 2,935.56 = 1,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.60/2,935.56 = 1,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.60x = 2,935.56 × 1,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.60x = 4,524,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,285.07/2,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.48

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