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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.67, 3,041.37 and 1,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.67, 3,041.37 and 1,541.28 is: 2,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.67 : 3,041.37 = 1,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.67/3,041.37 = 1,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.67x = 3,041.37 × 1,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.67x = 4,687,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,602.75/2,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.22

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