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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.39, 3,346.23 and 1,541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.39, 3,346.23 and 1,541.41 is: 2,126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.39 : 3,346.23 = 1,541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.39/3,346.23 = 1,541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.39x = 3,346.23 × 1,541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.39x = 5,157,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,912.38/2,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.63

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