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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.28, 3,772.32 and 1,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.28, 3,772.32 and 1,541.28 is: 2,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.28 : 3,772.32 = 1,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.28/3,772.32 = 1,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.28x = 3,772.32 × 1,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.28x = 5,814,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,201.37/2,513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.39

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