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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.84, 3,399.54 and 1,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.84, 3,399.54 and 1,541.08 is: 2,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.84 : 3,399.54 = 1,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.84/3,399.54 = 1,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.84x = 3,399.54 × 1,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.84x = 5,238,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,963.10/2,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.13

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