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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.08, 3,410.40 and 1,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.08, 3,410.40 and 1,541.12 is: 2,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.08 : 3,410.40 = 1,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.08/3,410.40 = 1,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.08x = 3,410.40 × 1,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.08x = 5,255,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,835.65/2,472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.08

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