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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.49, 3,798.39 and 1,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.49, 3,798.39 and 1,361.96 is: 2,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.49 : 3,798.39 = 1,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.49/3,798.39 = 1,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.49x = 3,798.39 × 1,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.49x = 5,173,276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,276.97/2,534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.15

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