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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.81, 3,539.91 and 1,541.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.81, 3,539.91 and 1,541.31 is: 2,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.81 : 3,539.91 = 1,541.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.81/3,539.91 = 1,541.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.81x = 3,539.91 × 1,541.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.81x = 5,456,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,098.68/2,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.20

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