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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.33, 2,982.29 and 1,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.33, 2,982.29 and 1,541.25 is: 2,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.33 : 2,982.29 = 1,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.33/2,982.29 = 1,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.33x = 2,982.29 × 1,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.33x = 4,596,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,446.76/2,163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.71

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